CHICAGO — Armed robbers are targeting food delivery drivers in a relatively small section of McKinley Park, according to Chicago police. At least five drivers have been robbed at gunpoint while making deliveries since October 21.
Police said one or two robbers confront the drivers with pistols or rifles and take property like food, phones, and cash. The offenders have been using a variety of vehicles, including a red Ford SUV, a gray minivan, and a gold Chevy Tahoe, according to a CPD alert.
Detectives linked five robberies to the crime pattern:
- in the 3700 block of South Wolcott between 11:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on October 21
- in the 3700 block of South Paulina at 10:30 p.m. on October 22
- in the 3500 block of South Hoyne at 2 a.m. on November 7
- in the 3700 block of South Wood at 4:30 p.m. on November 27 and again at 11:38 p.m. on December 16
The police alert included descriptions of several suspects:
- a Hispanic female and a Hispanic male, both between 22 and 28 years old. The man wore a white T-shirt and black pants.
- a man between 23 and 26 years old with an “Edgar” haircut wearing a gray hoodie and black pants with a cross tattoo on his forearm
- a Hispanic man between 5’7″ and 5’9″ tall with a face tattoo wearing a black mask
- a Hispanic man about 6’3″ tall with brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion.
Tips can be shared with Area One detectives by calling 312-747-8384 about crime pattern #P24-1-200.
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