CHICAGO – Chicago police are warning residents of the Austin neighborhood about a series of armed robberies.
Police said the incidents happened at the following times and locations:
- 5200 block of W. Harrison St – November 11, 2024 (3:30 – 4:08pm hours) in Austin
- 5300 block of W. Congress Pky – November 11, 2024 (10:11am hours) in Austin
- 500 block of S. Lockwood Ave.- November 12, 2024 (9:45pm hours) in Austin
- 400 block of S. Lockwood Ave. – November 14, 2024 (7:31am hours) in Austin
In each of the incidents, the suspect approached the victims while walking on the sidewalk or near an alley. The suspect brandished a handgun while demanding the victim to turn over their property, such as their purses, cell phones, jewelry, clothes and credit cards.
During one of the incidents, the suspect shot the victim four times – twice in the body and twice in the knee, according to police.
Police described the suspect as a male between 5’9″ and 6’0″ between the ages of 15-25, and between 130-170 pounds. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the robberies.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 312-746-8253.
