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Chicago police warn South Side businesses of armed robbery spree

By Maggie Duly
Published  July 31, 2024 7:11am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

Chicago police warn South Side businesses of string of armed robberies

Chicago police issued an alert to businesses on the South Side after at least seven were robbed by a male offender with a knife. The robberies happened while businesses were open.

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning businesses on the South Side about a string of recent armed robberies.

Since late June, at least seven businesses were robbed during operating hours. In each incident, the suspect, described as a male with dreadlocks and a tattoo on his left arm, stole money from the cash register while armed with a knife.

The robberies occurred at the following times and locations:

  • June 26: 200 block of East 103rd Street
  • July 9: 10800 block of South Doty Road
  • July 10: 2000 block of East 95th Street
  • July 12: 10800 block of South Doty Road
  • July 15: 7100 block of South Stony Island Avenue
  • July 23: 10800 block of South Doty Road
  • July 27: 8700 block of South Stony Island Avenue 

Police have released surveillance footage from one of the incidents and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Businesses in the affected districts are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.