Robberies reported in Oakland and Douglas neighborhoods on South Side

Published September 5, 2020 7:25 PM CDT

At least three people have been robbed recently Oakland and Douglas on the South Side.

In each incident, one or two males walked up to someone, pulled out a gun, stole their property a fled either on foot or in a vehicle, Chicago police said.

The robberies happened:

  • About 11 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 800 block of East Pershing Road;
  • About 12:15 p.m. Aug. 31 in the 400 block of East Pershing Road; and
  • About 12:45 a.m. Sept. 1 in the 3800 block of South Evans Avenue.

Police said the two suspects were between 17 and 23 years old. One stood between 5-foot-11 and 6-foot-3, weighing between 175 and 200 pounds, and the other was between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-8, weighing between 120 and 175 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380.

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