Police seek suspects in rash of armed robberies on West Side

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police are investigating a series of armed robberies that happened just minutes apart on the city's West Side.

Police say the group of young men targeted victims in the Austin and Humboldt Park neighborhoods and took their belongings at gunpoint.

Incident times and locations:

• 5300 block of West Ohio on November 8, 2022, at 7:00 a.m.

• 1200 block of North Karlov on November 8, 2022, at 7:00 a.m.

• 1000 block of North Springfield on November 8, 2022, at 7:04 a.m.

• 1100 block of North Springfield on November 8, 2022, at 7:05 a.m.

Police only had vague descriptions of the robbers but say they got away in a stolen copper-colored Kia.

What you can do:

• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc...)

• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police

• Never resist a robbery. Value your life over any and all property.

• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information

• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible

• Do not touch anything until police arrive.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253 or Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394.