CHICAGO — A group of armed men went on a two-hour robbery spree in Chicago on Sunday morning, even targeting one victim as he arrived at a Northwest Side church.
In a community alert, Chicago police said the group traveled in stolen cars, displayed guns, and “in a vast majority of the incidents” ordered victims to provide phone PINs. No arrests have been made.
CPD’s alert said the crew committed eight armed robberies, starting around 4:19 a.m. in the 700 block of North Milwaukee. A woman and her boyfriend were confronted by four armed men who displayed a rifle and three handguns, according to a police report. After the robbery, the group fled in a white car.
Chicago police soon determined that the vehicle was a stolen white Honda Civic.
The group robbed another man in the 2100 block of West Farwell around 5 a.m. and then robbed two more men in the 7000 block of North Ridge about ten minutes later.
Cops found the white Civic abandoned in the area a short time later after the group switched to a black Dodge Durango that was reported stolen earlier in the morning.
Another victim was robbed by three armed men as he entered a church in the 5000 block of North Northwest Highway in Jefferson Park around 5:20 a.m.
Other holdups were reported in the 3500 block of West Lawrence around 5:38 a.m.; the 5100 block of North Elston at 5:50 a.m.; and the 5100 block of West Foster at 5:50 a.m.
Finally, around 6:05 a.m., a couple was robbed at gunpoint in the 4100 block of North Cicero.
Most of the victims reported that the crew displayed multiple firearms, including at least one long gun or rifle. CPD described the group as consisting of between three and six Black males who are 17 to 25 years old. The men wore dark clothing and black ski masks.
Tips can be shared with detectives at 312-744-8263. Refer to crime pattern #23-CWP-037.
While similar robbery sprees have been happening for months, here is some of our more recent coverage:
- 3 suspects detained after Thursday afternoon robbery sprees in Logan Square, West Side (August 11, 2023)
- 2 robbed, 1 shot in about 20 minutes overnight (August 10, 2023)
- At least 13 people robbed in overnight spree; Troopers chase suspects, seize AK-47, but no arrests announced (August 9, 2023)
- Off-duty cop, 3 bicyclists, and a concealed carry holder are among the victims targeted in Chicago’s latest robbery sprees (August 8, 2023)
- As armed men commit 13 robberies at a time, Chicago alderman says ‘root causes’ must be addressed (August 7, 2023)
- Man shot during robbery in Logan Square is at least the 3rd person shot during holdups this week (August 6, 2023)
- Two-car robbery team struck at least 14 times on Thursday. And one was caught on video (August 4, 2023)
- Man shot in West Loop told police he thought gunman was trying to rob him (August 4, 2023)
- Daytime robbery sprees break out on Thursday; no arrests (August 3, 2023)
- Another night of armed robberies and Chicago cops are again ordered not to chase the offenders (August 2, 2023)
- Rideshare driver among 8 robbed by armed men in stolen Hyundai; shots fired (August 1, 2023)
- Carjackers shoot man in Bucktown, two more robberies reported nearby (July 31, 2023)
- Gunmen targeted victims at bank ATMs during Sunday afternoon robbery spree, Chicago police say (July 31)
- At least 14 robbed Friday in morning, nighttime holdup sprees (July 29, 2023)
- 14-year-old committed 12 armed robberies in 45 minutes, Chicago police say (July 26, 2023)
- 4 armed robbery suspects in custody after crashing on Eisenhower Expressway (July 25, 2023)
- 12-year-old boy gets mugged as Chicago’s robbery surge continues (July 24, 2023)
- As armed robberies continue, an alderman promises police have a ‘concrete and collaborative plan’ (July 22, 2023)
- Daylight robberies return to West Loop, Logan Square; cops warn of holdup crew responsible for 60+ crimes (July 20, 2023)
- Daytime robbery spree ends with arrest after Chicago police supervisor authorizes vehicle pursuit (July 19, 2023)
- 2 more off-duty cops are robbed during overnight robbery spree that claimed at least 5 victims (July 17, 2023)
- Off-duty cop robbed in River North, woman carjacked in Lincoln Park, construction crew targeted in Logan Square as holdup wave rolls on (July 15, 2023)
- Robberies reported in Wicker Park, Bucktown, River North overnight as cops try to contain surging crime wave (July 13, 2023)
- Boy, 17, charged with mugging man near Daley Plaza as Divvy bike-riding robbers continue to hit the Loop (July 10, 2023)
- Dozens of victims robbed overnight as armed crews run rampant across Chicago (July 9, 2023)
- More (Yes, MORE) robberies reported in Bucktown, Logan Square, Humboldt Park (July 8, 2023)
- At least 9 armed robberies, carjackings reported in Logan Square and Humboldt Park overnight (July 7, 2023)
- Businesses, customers robbed in overnight holdup spree in Logan Square, Lakeview (July 6, 2023)
- 8 women robbed in 11 minutes overnight as Lincoln Park robbery problem grows and grows (July 4, 2023)
- Rifle-toting crew robs 10 people across Chicago on Monday morning (July 3, 2023)
- 3 more robbed in Lincoln Park overnight as crime pattern keeps growing (June 30, 2023)
- DePaul student among 4 victims in overnight robbery, carjacking spree (June 29, 2023)
- Armed men claim at least 8 victims in overnight robbery, carjacking spree (June 24, 2023)