Chicago police issue warning for armed robberies in Wicker Park, River North

Sunday, March 24, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Police Department has issued a crime alert warning after a string of armed robberies on the North and Northwest Sides.

At least six armed robberies happened Saturday morning in Wicker Park and River North, police said.



In each of the crimes, multiple offenders armed with guns approached the victims, stole property and then fled the scene in a dark colored sedan.

The robberies happened in the morning hours Saturday at the following locations.

  • 1300 block of North Wood Street

  • 1600 block of West Division Street

  • 1900 block of West Division Street

  • 1100 block of North Wells Street


  • 200 block of West Erie Street

  • 200 block of West Walton Street


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No one was in custody. Police continue to investigate.

No further information was immediately available.

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