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Large group beating, robbing people in the Loop: police

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  August 16, 2021 2:55pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents of a string of recent robberies reported this month in the Loop.

In each incident, a group of three to 12 people surrounded the victims and demanded their property, Chicago police said in a community alert.

The suspects would then strike the victims with their hands and feet until the victims gave up their property, according to police.

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Chicago police say the group consisted of African-American males and females between 12 and 19-years-old.

The robberies happened:

  • About 11:30 p.m. Aug. 14, in the 300 block of South State Street;
  • About 5:23 p.m. Aug. 15 in the 100 block of East Balbo Drive;
  • About 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in the 400 block of South State Street;
  • About 1:03 a.m. Aug. 16 in the 400 block of South State; and
  • About 8:37 a.m. Aug 16 in the 0-100 block of East Madison Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263.