Suspect Sought In Several Robberies In City
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Police are warning businesses of a series of armed robberies that have occurred since January throughout the city, mostly on the North and West sides.
Police say they have become more frequent and are now moving south.
A man with a gun enters businesses and demands money from the register. The robbers have occurred between 11:39 p.m. and 2:15 a.m., police said.
Sometimes, he brings items to the counter for purchase before robbing the business.
The robberies have occurred at:
— 3600 block of North Western on Jan. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
— 1500 block of West Fullerton on Jan. 27 at 10:45 a.m.
— 1700 block of North Clybourn on Jan. 29, at 11:58 p.m.
— 2800 block of North Ashland on Jan. 31 at 1:25 a.m.
— 1700 block of North Sheffield on Jan. 31 at 1:38 a.m.
— 100 block of West Division on Jan. 31 at 2 a.m.
— 2900 block of North Broadway on Feb. 3 at 2:15 a.m.
— 2200 block of North Lincoln on Feb. 6 at 2 a.m.
— 300 block of West Chicago on Feb. 6 at 3:15 a.m.
— 800 block of West Jackson on Feb. 9 at 7:55 p.m.
— 1300 block of South Halsted on Feb. 10 at 1:40 p.m.
Anyone with information should call detectives at (312) 744-8263.
