Chicago delivery drivers targeted by armed robbers, police say
CHICAGO - Delivery drivers were targeted by armed robbers on two occasions in recent weeks in the Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago police issued a community alert about the armed robberies.
Multiple armed robberies
What we know:
The delivery drivers working in the area were delivering packages or food.
In both instances, the offender approached the victims on foot with a gray handgun and demanded their car and property.
The offender then fled in the victim’s car.
Police gave the dates and locations of each incident:
- 6800 block of South Ada Street on Feb. 28 at 11:44 p.m.
- 6800 block of South Ada Street on March 7 at 10:55 a.m.
Police described the offender as an African American male wearing a black ski mask, a gray hooded sweatshirt and possessing a gray handgun.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-1-012.