Dear Neighbors,

The Chicago Police just issued two separate Community Alerts for three robberies in Lincoln Park that appear to be part of two patterns.

If you have any information about the crimes listed below, call Area 3 Detectives or email CAPS.018@chicagopolice.org or CAPS.019@chicagopolice.org with information or video. Below are the Community Alerts that describe the incidents and brief descriptions of the offenders.

Community Alert

Armed Robbery/Vehicular Hijacking

Districts:

12th, 14th, 18th, and 19th District

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to residents of multiple Armed Robberies/Vehicular Hijackings that have occurred. In these incidents, offenders are targeting Uber drivers and citizens in the public way. Offenders while armed with a handgun demand the victim's vehicle and personal property. Offenders then use the vehicle to commit street robberies. These crimes have occurred during the midnight/overnight hours.

Incident times and locations:

1700 block of West 21St., June 29, 2022, at 12:45 am

1100 block of West Adams, June 29, 2022, at 1:51 am

2800 block of North Richmond, June 29, 2022, at 1:51 am

2000 block of North Orleans, June 29, 2022, at 2:23 am

400 block of West Fullerton St., June 29, 2022, at 2:38 am

Offender Description(s): Four male blacks between the ages of 20-25 years of age. Wearing surgical masks and all-black clothing. Armed with a black handgun.

Community Alert

 Armed Robberies

District:

18th District

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to residents of the 18th District (Near North) of recently

reported armed robberies. In each incident, the offender(s) approaches the victim,

produces a handgun, and announces a robbery. The offender orders the victims to

give up personal property before fleeing on foot. These incidents have occurred in

Beats 1813, 1821, 1832, 1833, and 1834.

Incident times and locations:

200 block of West Evergreen Ave., Monday, June 20, 2022, in the morning hours.

0-100 block of East Chicago Ave., Monday, June 20, 2022, in the afternoon hours.

500 block of North State St., Thursday, June 23, 2022, in the early morning hours.

1700 block of North Sheffield Ave., Saturday, June 25, 2022, in the early morning

hours.

100 block of West Superior St., Monday, June 27, 2022, in the morning hours.

About the Offenders:

(1-2) Male, African Americans, 5’ 09”- 6’02”, 160-180lbs, 20-30 years of age, armed

with a black handgun

What you can do:

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant, remain calm
• Call 911 immediately if you are a victim or witness to a crime and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any physical/clothing identifiers in addition to any vehicle description and license plate information
• If approached by a witness to an incident, request they remain on scene when possible or obtain contact information
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police

If you have any information please contact the Area 3 Detective Division at (312) 744-8263.

Stay safe and cool,

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