Chicago police warn of armed thief targeting North Park, Norwood Park stores

Monday, September 1, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police issued a warning on Sunday about an armed thief targeting Northwest Side businesses.

In each incident, the suspect enters a store, points a handgun at the clerk and demands money from the register, police said. The suspect then flees the scene with the stolen money.



The robberies happened in the North Park and Norwood Park neighborhoods at the following times and locations:
  • 5100-block of North Kimball Ave. on Aug. 15 at 11:20 p.m.

  • 3400-block of West Peterson Ave. on Aug. 17 at 10:28 p.m.

  • 5100-block of North Kimball Ave. on Aug. 30 at 11:44 p.m.

  • 6300-block of North Milwaukee Ave. on Aug. 30 at 11:53 p.m.


The suspect is described as a male of an unknown age who wears dark clothing and a facemask.



Police asked anyone with information to contact Area Five detectives at 312-746-7384 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference # P25-5-023A.

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