Chicago police released footage of the suspects, brandishing handguns and rifles and demanding property from individuals inside of their cars in neighborhoods.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe Chicago Police Department has released videos depicting suspects believed to be connected to a series of robberies occurring in the northwest side of the city. According to police, many of the March 16 robberies occurred in the Logan Square and North Austin neighborhoods, but several other areas were also targeted.
Police say that a group of four-to-five suspects, brandishing handguns, knives and rifles, have been perpetrating the crimes. The assailants wore black ski masks, black joggers, black jeans, and black hoodies. Suspects approach victims, threaten to strike the victims with handguns and steal property, according to police.-1700 block of North Lotus at 6:10 a.m. -2300 block of North Springfield Avenue at 10 a.m. -2300 block of North Lawndale at 10:33 a.m. -2600 block of North Mozart at 12:03 p.m. -4800 block of West Hutchison at 1:14 p.m. -3700 block of West George Street at 1:30 p.m.