Robberies reported in Chinatown

Police are warning residents of a string of robberies reported in Chinatown.

In each incident, someone was approached by a group of up to three males, who took their property by force, Chicago police said in a community alert.

The robberies happened:

  • About 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Dec. 21, in the 200 block of West 26th Street, and in the 2300 block of South Princeton Avenue;
  • About 3:30 p.m. and 3:55 p.m. Dec. 22, in the 300 block of West 23rd Place, and in the 2300 block of South Stewart Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8382.