String of armed robberies reported in Gold Coast, Lincoln Park
CHICAGO (Sun-Times Media Wire) - Police are warning residents about a series of recent armed robberies in the Lincoln Park and Gold Coast neighborhoods.
In each incident, the robbers walked up to a victim, pulled out a handgun and stole property, according to Chicago Police. The suspects then drove off in a vehicle.
The robberies happened:
- in the early morning hours Jan. 13 in the 1300 block of North Astory;
- in the early morning hours Jan. 20 in the 300 block of West North;
- in the late evening hours Sunday in the 1800 block of North Sedgwick;
- in the early morning hours Sunday in the 2200 block of North Bissell.
Anyone with information about the robberies should call (312) 747-8380.