Armed robbers target victims in Logan Square, Avondale, Jefferson Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police are investigating a string of armed robberies from Logan Square to Jefferson Park that detectives believe are connected.
Police said last Tuesday, a group of armed robbers drove up to people in a small to mid-sized SUV, got out, and demanded people's property at gunpoint in the Logan Square, Avondale, and Jefferson Park neighborhoods:
- Around 3:50 p.m. on July 25 in the 5400 block of North Ludlam Avenue;
- Around 7:40 p.m. on July 25 in the 3000 block of West Schubert Avenue;
- Around 7:40 p.m. on July 25 in the 3900 block of West Diversey Avenue;
- Around 8:35 p.m. on July 25 in the 2700 block of North Pulaski Road.
When one of the victims resisted, one of the robbers hit them with a gun and fired a shot at them.
Police said the robbers were wearing bandanas and/or masks, and all black clothing.
Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394.
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