Chicago police warn Bucktown residents about series of armed robberies
CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning Bucktown residents about a series of armed robberies that have occurred in the area.
In each incident, the suspects arrived in a vehicle, exited the vehicle and then pointed a handgun at the victims.
The suspects announced a robbery and took personal belongings from the victims.
In one of the incidents, an offender shot a victim.
The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle they arrived in.
The robberies occurred at the following times and locations:
- 1800 block of North Wolcott Avenue on Dec. 22 at 12:03 a.m.
- 2000 block of West Shakespeare Avenue on Dec. 22 at 12:10 a.m.
- 3200 block of West Foster Avenue on Jan. 5 at 10:17 p.m.
- 2000 block of North Damen Avenue on Jan. 5 at 10:20 p.m.
Chicago police describe the first suspect as a man in his 20s about 5'10" to 6'1" and 140 to 160 pounds. He has a thin build and a medium complexion.
The second suspect is described as a male juvenile between 13 to 16-years-old and roughly 110 to 120 pounds. He has a thin build and medium complexion.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Five at (312) 746-7394.