Chicago police looking for alleged serial department store robber connected to 10 incidents

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are looking for a man they say has robbed department stores 10 times in the last few weeks.

Police said in each of the 10 instances, the man went into a department store, took items for sale, and then left. Police said in several instances he became aggressive and physical to escape when he was confronted.
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Police said the thefts took place at the following times and locations:

• 900 block of N. Michigan Ave. on January 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 13, 2024 at 6:37 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 14, 2024 at 6 p.m.

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• 800 block of N. Michigan Ave. on January 16, 2024 at 6:35 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 17, 2024 at 6:38 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 18, 2024 at 4:42 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 19, 2024 at 7:40 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 23, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.

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• 100 block of N. State St. on January 24, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.


• 100 block of N. State St. on January 28, 2024 at 5:37 p.m.

The suspect is described as a Black man, 40 to 45 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. to 5 ft. 10 in. tall and between 185 and 210 lbs.



If you have any information about these incidents or this suspect, contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263.

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