Chicago police warn of man robbing businesses at knifepoint on NW Side
The armed robberies happened in the Avondale, Logan Square, and Portage Park neighborhoods between July 31 and August 15.
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The armed robberies happened in the Avondale, Logan Square, and Portage Park neighborhoods between July 31 and August 15.
CPD says that in all instances, the suspect approaches the checkout counter with a drink to buy and hands the cashier money. When the cashier opens the register, the suspect pulls out a knife, reaches over the counter, grabs the cash, and runs off.
New video from Chicago police shows a trio of armed robbers holding up a pawn shop. CPD said they are wanted for multiple crimes.
Chicago police said five incidents were reported during the morning and afternoon hours between June 22 and July 23.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
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Armed robbers held up a restaurant in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning, police said.
Armed robbers held up a Dunkin’ in Chicago’s Roseland community early Monday morning, police said.
One of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded money from people in the room. Police said one round was fired, but no one was hit.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this month for robbing a mail carrier on Chicago's Near West Side back in 2022.
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A man was shot and seriously injured during an armed robbery in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday night.
A man was shot and seriously injured during an armed robbery in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday night.
A Walgreens drugstore was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago’s Logan Square community early Monday morning.
A Walgreens drugstore was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Logan Square community early Monday morning.
Two men were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's River North district early Monday morning.
Two men were robbed a gunpoint in Chicago's River North district early Monday morning.
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Chicago police are warning businesses about a crew of armed robbers who have been linked to at least five overnight incidents in the past week.
Chicago police are warning businesses about a crew of armed robbers who have been linked to at least five overnight incidents in the past week.
Customers and staff were robbed at gunpoint inside a River North diner early Thursday morning.
During the incident, one of the suspects, armed with a gun, beat the victim before both suspects fled the scene.
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The filing comes days after Bally's paused construction on all non-gaming areas of its riverfront casino.
The victims were riding in a white SUV and were being followed by unknown occupants inside a black sedan who shot at the SUV multiple times, Chicago police said.
The two will remain in court pending their first court appearance.
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The filing comes days after Bally's paused construction on all non-gaming areas of its riverfront casino.
The victims were riding in a white SUV and were being followed by unknown occupants inside a black sedan who shot at the SUV multiple times, Chicago police said.
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