Chicago police warn community about robberies on West Side, urge safety
CHICAGO - Chicago police are investigating two robberies that happened on Chicago's West Side in mid-August.
In each of the incidents, four men driving a black Chevy Blazer with Illinois temporary tags were involved.
The first robbery was in the Humboldt Park neighborhood in the 800 block of North Kedzie on Aug. 11 around 2:27pm.
Police say the victim was exiting the Chase Bank when two offenders with "machine guns" and one with a handgun, each wearing masks, stole the victim's gold chains and cash. The men then re-entered their vehicle being driven by a fourth man and drove off.
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The second robbery happened around 11:35 a.m. on Aug. 12 in North Lawndale in the 1200 block of South Komensky.
Police say, four men in a black Chevy Blaze approached the victim. Three offenders were armed with "Draco" rifles and took the victim's gold chains, wallet and cash. The men re-entered the car and drove away.
On Aug. 15, in the 200 block of North Waller, police found a black Chevy Trail Blazer with Illinois temp tag 121aa392 Exp. 09/22, completely burned out around 10:12 p.m.
Investigators found that the burned out Chevy was the vehicle used in each of the robberies.
Police want to remind the public how to stay safe:
- Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc...)
- Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
- Never resist a robbery. Value your life over any and all property.
- If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
- Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
- Do not touch anything until police arrive.