4 people robbed at gunpoint minutes apart in Lakeview, Uptown, Belmont Cragin
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Four people were robbed at gunpoint on the north and northwest sides within minutes.
Police have not said if any of these crimes are connected but they are all very similar in nature and took place late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The armed robberies took place in Lakeview, Uptown and Belmont Cragin.
The first robbery started on Roscoe Street near Boystown. A 25-year-old man told police he was walking when three men got out of a black SUV with guns and stolen his wallet and phone.
Less than 30 minutes later, a 51-year-old man was robbed in Uptown. the offenders took his phone and groceries.
At 11:30 p.m., a 24-year-old man was jumped and robbed in Lakeview on West Berteau. His wallet and phone were stolen at gunpoint.
Then just after midnight, a 42-year-old man was robbed in Belmont Cragin.
No injuries were reported
No arrests have been made.
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