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Group of gunmen rob at least 12 victims in 1 hour on West, SW Sides

By Fox 32 Digital Staff
Published  November 23, 2023 1:43pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - Chicago police are investigating a string of armed robberies that occurred within an hour Thursday morning. 

A group of armed offenders targeted at least 12 victims on the Lower West Side and the Southwest Side, demanding their property before fleeing in a sedan. 

The incidents happened at the following times and locations:

  • 2300 Block of West 21st Street at 7:20 A.M. 
  • 2000 Block of West 23rd Street at 7:25 A.M. 
  • 1700 Block of West Cermak Road at 7:30 A.M. 
  • 1900 Block of West Cermak Road at 8:20 A.M. 
  • 3700 Block of South Wolcott Avenue at 7:47 A.M. 
  • 4900 Block of South Paulina Street at 7:55 A.M. 
  • 4700 Block of South Hermitage Avenue at 8:00 A.M. 
  • 5800 Block of South Sacramento Avenue at 8:07 A.M. 
  • 5000 Block of South Fairfield Avenue at 8:08 A.M. 
  • 4700 Block of South Honore Street at 8:10 A.M. 
  • 5200 Block of South Rockwell Street at 8:15 A.M. 
  • 5900 Block of South Mozart Street at 8:20 A.M. 

Police are searching for two to four male suspects between the ages of 17 and 25. They wore dark clothing and ski masks. 

The group fled each robbery in a light or dark blue Toyota or Hyundai. 

If you have any information about these incidents, contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area One at (312) 747-8380, Area Three at (312) 744-8263 or Area Four at (312) 746-8253.