Chicago Police Investigate String of Rideshare Robberies on North Side
Multiple Incidents Reported in Gold Coast and Lake View East Neighborhoods
Chicago police are investigating a series of robberies in which bar patrons were targeted while waiting for rideshare drivers, according to authorities. At least eight incidents were reported between January 5 and February 23 in the Gold Coast and Lake View East neighborhoods.
Modus Operandi
In each incident, the victims were approached after exiting a bar and waiting for a rideshare on the street. A suspect would display a gun or use physical force and demand property from the victim before fleeing the scene. In several cases, victims’ banking information was accessed through stolen phones, according to police.
Timeline of Incidents
Here is a list of the reported incidents:
- Jan. 5 – 1:30 a.m. – 3500 block of North Clark Street
- Jan. 5 – 2:30 a.m. – 3500 block of North Clark Street
- Jan. 11 – 1:10 a.m. – 3500 block of North Clark Street
- Jan. 11 – 3 a.m. – 0-100 block of West Division Street
- Jan. 12 – 2:16 a.m. – 0-100 block of East Elm Street
- Feb. 9 – 2 a.m. – 1000 block of West Newport Avenue
- Feb. 23 – 1:55 a.m. – 3500 block of North Clark Street
- Feb. 23 – 3:45 a.m. – 3600 block of North Clark Street
Conclusion
The Chicago Police Department is working to identify the suspects and prevent further incidents. If you have any information or have been a victim of a similar crime, contact the Chicago Police Department or report it to the authorities.
FAQs
* What is the scope of the investigation? The investigation is ongoing and involves multiple incidents in the Gold Coast and Lake View East neighborhoods.
* What is the modus operandi of the suspects? The suspects display a gun or use physical force to demand property from the victim.
* What is the most common tactic used by the suspects? The most common tactic is to access victims’ banking information through stolen phones.
* How many incidents have been reported? At least eight incidents have been reported between January 5 and February 23.
