CHICAGO — A man is posing as a security guard or service technician to rob people at ATMs on the North and Northwest Sides, according to Chicago police. He has struck at least six times since October 1, including three times this week.
Police said the man approaches a victim at an ATM and indicates that he is there to repair the cash machine or is working as a security guard. He then orders the victims to go away or forces them away from the ATM so he can withdraw money from their accounts.
Detectives have linked six robberies to the crime pattern:
- in the 3200 block of West Addison at 12:55 p.m. on October 1
- in the 4800 block of North Pulaski at 11 a.m. on October 13
- in the 6300 block of North McCormick at 3 p.m. on November 7
- in the 3200 block of West Irving Park at 5:15 p.m. and again at 6:21 p.m. on November 11
- in the 6100 block of North Western at 12:55 p.m. on November 12
The robber has been described as Black, 20 to 40 years old, 5’8″ to 5’10” tall, and 200 to 220 pounds. Some of the victims believed he was armed.
CPD’s Financial Crimes Unit is involved in the investigation. They can be reached at 312-746-9661.
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