Police Search for Group of Armed Males Who Committed 17 Robberies on South, Southwest Sides

Recent Robberies Targeted Residents in Archer Heights, Bronzeville, Chicago Lawn, Gage Park, Hyde Park, South Loop, Washington Park, and Woodlawn Neighborhoods

The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a group of armed males who have committed 17 robberies on the South and Southwest sides of the city.

Robberies Occurred Between October 19 and Friday

According to police, the 17 robberies date back to October 19, but 15 of them occurred between November 10 and Friday. The robberies took place in the Archer Heights, Bronzeville, Chicago Lawn, Gage Park, Hyde Park, South Loop, Washington Park, and Woodlawn neighborhoods.

Robbers Used Stolen Cars and Wore Dark Clothing and Ski Masks

In each case, three to six men with handguns and rifles exited a stolen car, approached the victims, and took their belongings. Several of the victims were “pistol-whipped or battered,” police said. The robbers are described as men between 18 and 25 years old. The stolen cars they drove include a 2014 black Maserati Quattroporte, a 2017 dark blue Maserati Quattroporte, a 2015 black Jeep Grand Cherokee, and another black Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Robberies Happened at Various Times and Locations

The robberies occurred at the following times and locations:

• 2:45 a.m. Oct. 19 in the 100 block of West Polk Street
• 3:15 a.m. Oct. 19 in the 1400 block of East 57th Street
• 12:35 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 5300 block of South Dorchester Avenue
• 2:20 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 5700 block of South Maplewood Avenue
• 2:50 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 5600 block of South St. Louis Avenue
• 3 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 2600 block of West 63rd Street
• 3 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 6500 block of South Campbell Avenue
• 4:35 a.m. Thursday in the 4700 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
• 4:40 a.m. Thursday in the 6200 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
• 5 a.m. Thursday in the 6000 block of South Stony Island Avenue
• 5:30 a.m. Thursday in the 5800 block of South Artesian Avenue
• 5:45 a.m. Thursday in the 5300 block of South Kedzie Avenue
• 5:45 a.m. Thursday in the 5400 block of South Kedzie Avenue
• 5:50 a.m. Thursday in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street
• 5:55 a.m. Thursday in the 5700 block of South Kedzie Avenue
• 6:30 a.m. Thursday in the 5400 block of South Kedzie Avenue
• 12:10 a.m. Friday in the 4400 block of South Pulaski Road

Anyone with Information Can Contact Area 1 Detectives or Area 3 Detectives

Anyone with information about the robberies can contact Area 1 detectives at (312) 747-8384 or Area 3 detectives at (312) 744-8263. Anonymous tips can be submitted at cpdtip.com.

Conclusion

The Chicago Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The department is working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for these robberies and bring them to justice.

FAQs

Q: What is the description of the robbers?
A: The robbers are described as men between 18 and 25 years old.

Q: What type of vehicles did the robbers use?
A: The robbers used stolen cars, including a 2014 black Maserati Quattroporte, a 2017 dark blue Maserati Quattroporte, a 2015 black Jeep Grand Cherokee, and another black Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Q: Where did the robberies occur?
A: The robberies occurred in the Archer Heights, Bronzeville, Chicago Lawn, Gage Park, Hyde Park, South Loop, Washington Park, and Woodlawn neighborhoods.

Q: How many robberies were committed?
A: A total of 17 robberies were committed.