Burnside residents on high alert for carjackings, victims targeted through social media app

By Fox 32 Digital Staff
Published  June 13, 2023 7:05pm CDT
FOX 32 Chicago
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CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning people who live in Burnside of a pair of recent robberies and carjackings.

In each incident, police say male victims were lured to a specific location using the social media application, "Wizz." The offenders then robbed the victims of their belongings and vehicles.

The offenders were armed and dangerous, according to police.

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The crimes occurred at the following locations:

  • 600 East 93rd Street in Burnside on June 6
  • 600 East 93rd Street in Burnside on June 9

Anyone with information on the crimes is urged to contact CPD detectives at (312) 747-873.