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Police search for suspects in series of armed robberies across Chicago

By Cody King
Published  January 5, 2025 6:34pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Chicago police are searching for suspects involved in five armed robberies on Jan. 3, 2025, across several neighborhoods.
    • The suspects, described as males aged 17-20, approached victims in a stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee while armed with handguns, demanding property and fleeing the scene.
    • Some victims were pistol-whipped or battered; anyone with information is urged to contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip.

CHICAGO - Chicago police are seeking multiple suspects following five armed robberies that occurred within hours of each other early Friday.

The incidents occurred at the following times and locations:

  • 1200 block of West Randolph St on January 3, 2025, at 5:40 AM. (Fulton Market District)
  • 700 block of North May St on January 3, 2025, at 6:22 AM. (West Town) 
  • 3200 block of West Lake St on January 3, 2025, at 6:50 AM. (Garfield Park) 
  • 300 block of North Avers Ave on January 3, 2025, at 6:59 AM. (Garfield Park) 
  • 100 block of North Western Ave on January 3, 2025, at 7:14 AM. (Near West Side)

In each incident, two or three male suspects, all wearing black or dark clothing and black ski masks, exited a stolen vehicle and approached victims while armed with handguns. The suspects demanded property before fleeing in the vehicle.

In some incidents, victims were pistol-whipped or battered, authorities said.

The suspects, described as being between 17 and 20 years old, were traveling in a stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263, Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8253, or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com with reference "25-CWP-001."

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. 

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