Robbers targeting Chicago women leaving bars
Chicago Police on Monday issued a community alert about a group of armed robbers targeting women outside bars.
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Chicago Police on Monday issued a community alert about a group of armed robbers targeting women outside bars.
Given the playbook involved, one Chicago alderman said his office is working with bars and restaurants to put fliers in women’s restrooms and get staff trained on what to look for. Sara Machi reports.
Three or four robbers run up, flash a weapon, and demand the victims’ property. In several incidents, the suspects even stole the victims’ banking information on their phones.
Three or four robbers run up, flash a weapon, and demand the victims' property. In several incidents, the suspects even stole the victims' banking information on their phones.
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The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move.
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