Multiple arrests after 3 armed robberies near University of Chicago campus
CHICAGO (CBS) – Police arrested multiple people Thursday after three armed robberies that happened overnight just minutes apart near the University of Chicago campus.
In each incident, victims were approached by two to four unknown suspects who exited a white Nissan sedan with Illinois license plate DC36029.
They demanded the victims' property before returning to the vehicle and fleeing the scene.
In the first robbery, around 12:55 a.m., a faculty member was exiting their parked vehicle off campus, in the 5300 block of South Greenwood Avenue, when they were robbed by four suspects.
Soon after around 12:56 a.m., four students were robbed while walking on the sidewalk, in the 5400 block of South Greenwood Avenue. They were approached by two suspects in that robbery.
Less than 10 minutes later around 1:05 a.m., several other students were walking in front of the Burton-Judson residence hall, 1005 E. 60th St., when they were approached by three suspects armed with handguns and robbed of their belongings.
No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.
University of Chicago Police on Thursday afternoon confirmed there have been multiple arrests in connection with the robberies. They did not immediately have information on the specific number of arrests or other details.
Meanwhile, the university advised students and staff to be alert and aware of their surroundings. They also say to not resist an armed robbery unless absolutely necessary and to avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices while on the street.