Cops warn about a *third* armed robbery crew working the city from West Loop to Edgewater

Chicago police are now warning about a third armed robbery and carjacking crew working the city’s near west and north sides. CPD detectives issued warnings about other roving bands of armed robbers on September 6 and September 7. Nearly 40 armed robberies have now been linked to the hold-up crews.

Authorities have not announced any arrests in any of the robberies. However, Chicago cops on Friday were ordered by a supervisor to stop pursuing one of the armed groups due to the police department’s strict pursuit policies.

The latest warning, issued Wednesday morning, links a Sunday morning crime spree to the same group of four offenders.

Detectives said the men drove a black Honda sedan to rob victims at the following times and locations on Sunday:

According to the new alert, this crew consists of three Black males between 17- and 25-years-old and a fourth male of unknown race who is in the same age range.

Anyone who has information about them can contact Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394 regarding crime pattern 22-CWP-023

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