Cops warn again about robbery crew prowling River North bar strips

Chicago police are warning River North residents and guests a few string of robberies by which teams of males have preyed on late-night bar patrons by pretending to be pleasant strangers earlier than beating and robbing them. It’s the second warning CPD has launched in regards to the crime sample since mid-July.

The newest group alert, issued Friday night, particulars a minimum of eight incidents since mid-June by which teams of three to 5 males allegedly focused intoxicated individuals leaving bars and eating places within the early morning hours.

Police stated the robbers method victims in a “pleasant method,” have interaction in small speak, after which immediately assault, putting victims with their fists earlier than stealing their belongings.

The theft collection seems to be concentrated in River North’s nightlife district, typically within the 12 a.m. to three a.m. window when bars are closing.

CPD has linked these eight robberies to the crime sample:

400 block of North Wabash — June 16 at 1:00 a.m.

600 block of North Dearborn — June 22 at 3:00 a.m.

600 block of North Wabash — June 28 at 12:00 a.m.

400 block of North State — July 6 at 2:00 a.m.

700 block of North LaSalle — July 15 at 2:30 a.m.

200 block of West Ontario — July 20 at 2:00 a.m.

100 block of East Illinois — August 1 at 12:30 a.m.

300 block of East Illinois — August 3 at 1:40 a.m.

In every case, police stated the attackers had been described as Black males between 20 and 40 years outdated, normally working in teams of three to 5.

Authorities are urging anybody with info to name Space 3 detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an nameless tip at CPDTIP.com utilizing reference quantity P25-3-033.