Police identify fourth robbery in which victim was forced into car in Wrigleyville
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
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In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
Authorities say the suspects would approach a passenger on a CTA Red Line train and take the victim's cell phone and wallet with force.
In each incident, the suspects approach the victims on the street and engage in conversation, police said.
The robbery happened in the 2400 block of South Wentworth Avenue around 2:15 a.m.
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The suspect allegedly knocked the victim to the ground, took her personal property and fled.
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Investigators said a man was wearing a gray "Live United" t-shirt wearing a dark baseball cap, gray neck gator blue jeans and a bandage around his right hand.
Police said the suspects took the victim's belongings and struck him to the point he needed stiches for face injuries.
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The suspect took $100 from the victim.
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