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Chicago police warn of armed robberies tied to dating app meetups

By Nic Flosi
Published  February 24, 2026 7:11am CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Four armed robberies were reported in February on the 6600 block of South Blackstone Avenue.
    • In each case, victims met the suspect through a social media dating app before the robbery.
    • Police say the suspect showed a gun and took the victims’ belongings.

CHICAGO - A series of armed robberies on the South Side this month began with victims meeting someone through a social media dating app.

What we know:

Police said four robberies were reported in February in the 6600 block of South Blackstone Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

In each case, the victim met the suspect on a social media dating app and agreed to meet in person. When the victim arrived, the suspect showed a handgun and demanded property. The victims then handed over their belongings.

The incidents were reported at the following dates and times:

  • Feb. 5 at 12:49 p.m.
  • Feb. 12 at 12:30 a.m.
  • Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.
  • Feb. 23 at 11:40 a.m.

Police described the suspect as a Black man, about 22 years old, standing 6-foot-1 and weighing between 165 and 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants.

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 using reference number P26-1-017A.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department.

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