Thieves Steal from Diners in Chicago’s Armour Square Neighborhood

Multiple Incidents in Recent Days

Police are warning businesses on the city’s Near South Side of multiple thefts from people eating at restaurants in the Armour Square neighborhood in recent days. The incidents occurred when thieves approached victims, placed a brochure or menu over their belongings, and engaged them in a conversation, only to remove the brochure or menu with the victim’s belongings and leave the restaurant.

Incident Locations and Times

The following locations and times were released by police:

• 2200 Block of South Wentworth Ave on December 5 at 2:30 p.m. in Armour Square
• 2100 Block of South Archer Ave on December 7 at 7:10 p.m. in Armour Square
• 2100 Block of South China Pl on December 7 at 8:14 p.m. in Armour Square

Description of Suspects

Police described one of the suspected thieves as an African American male between the ages of 17 and 25, standing between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-8, and weighing between 140 and 155 pounds. He wore a gray wool hat, a brown jacket, dark jeans, and black and white Nike shoes.

The other suspect was described as an African American male between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, standing around 6-foot-2, weighing around 200 pounds and had a dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He wore a gray, hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and white shoes.

Call for Tips

Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-8384 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com and use reference #P24-1-195CA.

Conclusion

The incidents serve as a reminder for residents and visitors to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. The police department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.

FAQs

Q: Where did the incidents occur?
A: The incidents occurred in the Armour Square neighborhood of Chicago.

Q: What were the victims doing when the thefts occurred?
A: The victims were eating at restaurants when the thieves approached them and stole their belongings.

Q: What are the police asking for?
A: The police are asking anyone with information on the incidents to contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-8384 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com and use reference #P24-1-195CA.