Police: 3 gunpoint robberies at ATM in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood
Police say that in the last week, three people have been robbed at gunpoint at an ATM in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) ((Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) / Getty Images)
CHICAGO - Chicago police say that in the last week, three people have been robbed at gunpoint at an ATM in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Armed robberies
What they're saying:
According to a press release issued by Chicago police, there have been multiple robberies by a single suspect at a drive-thru ATM.
"A male offender approached the victim at a drive-thru ATM, displayed a handgun, and demanded the victim's money," police said. "The offender then took money from the victim and fled the scene on foot."
The robberies occurred at 6:55 p.m. on Oct. 17; at 6:20 a.m. on Oct. 22; and at 12:25 a.m. on Oct. 23.
Suspect:
Police say the suspect is "described as an African-American male wearing a tan sweatshirt and ski mask."
What you can do:
If you have information on these incidents, police ask that you contact detectives at 312-747-8380, or submit an anonymous tip using reference #P26-1-077.
The Source: This story was written based on information released by the Chicago Police Department. It was reported from Eden Prairie, Minnesota.