CPD issue alert after string of armed robberies on Northwest Side
At least eight robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in the Wicker Park, Avondale, Logan Square, and Belmont Cragin neighborhoods.
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At least eight robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in the Wicker Park, Avondale, Logan Square, and Belmont Cragin neighborhoods.
Each of the incidents happened during various hours in the 7200 block of South Langley Avenue between Oct. 12 and 16.
The victim works with another vendor who told CBS 2 this isn't the first time this has happened.
One of the victims told police four men got out of a black sedan, showed her a gun, and took about $200 from her pockets.
Chicago police confirm two of those armed robberies happened near UChicago's School of Theology building near 55th and University Avenue.
The University of Chicago is warning students about recent armed robberies on or near campus. Chicago police confirm two of those armed robberies happened near UChicago's School of Theology building near 55th and University Avenue.
The University of Chicago is warning students about recent armed robberies on or near campus. Chicago police confirm two of those armed robberies happened near UChicago's School of Theology building near 55th and University Avenue. While the university has warned students of the attacks, some told CBS 2's Tara Molina that it was too little too late.
Up to five robbers walked up to the victims demanding their wallets, cell phones, and passwords.
Police said in four of the incidents, victims were carjacked or robbed at gunpoint or knifepoint.
Police said in four of the incidents, victims were carjacked or robbed at gunpoint or knifepoint.
Chicago police said the offenders approached the victims, all 23 years of age, from behind and pushed them to the ground while pointing a handgun.
Chicago police arrested Tevin Tucker, 27, on Wednesday around 11:14 a.m., in the 1200 block of South Wabash Avenue.
CBS 2 learned the killers in the case may be linked to another homicide.
A family on Chicago's West Side is mourning the loss of a beloved father and husband who was killed in an armed robbery while protecting his wife. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos learned the killers in the case may be linked to another homicide.
A family on Chicago's West Side is mourning the loss of a beloved father and husband who was killed in an armed robbery while protecting his wife. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos learned the killers in the case may be linked to another homicide.
The victims said the gunman was a young male between 12 and 14 years old. He stands about five feet tall with an abnormality in his left eye.
Police say when the victim attempted to run, he was struck with a gun by one of the offenders and suffered a cut to the back of the head.
UIC joined DePaul University and Loyola University in issuing safety warnings to students in recent weeks, all related to armed robbery sprees.
The man was with a woman when armed suspects approached them.
The robberies happened between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. in the Bridgeport and McKinley Park neighborhoods.
Police say a crew of three to five men in a red or burgundy SUV targeted people walking on the sidewalks.
The robbers took proceeds from the business before fleeing the scene.
He was identified as the suspect who took property at gunpoint from a 16-year-old boy on Sept. 25, in the 1900 block of North Norwood Street.
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When the victim confronted the offender, an exchange of gunfire ensued.
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