Chicago police alert of more necklace-snatching robberies across city

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said people have had their gold necklaces ripped off in random attacks.

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There have been at least ten incidents since July 2, police said.

CPD said the crimes involved one or two suspects described to be about 18 to 25-years-old.

Police said the suspects have used a two-door gray sedan and a green sedan in the robberies.

In Hinsdale, police said a similar incident happened on Friday at about 6:30 p.m. near Washington and the railroad tracks.

They released an image of a person of interest.

Police have not connected the crimes in Chicago to the suburban robbery.

The Chicago incidents happened at the following locations, and times:

-1200 block of S Michigan Avenue on July 2 at 7:11p.m.

-0 block of S Wabash Avenue on July 3 at 5:34 p.m.

-5100 block of S Drexel Avenue on July 3 at 5:40 p.m.

-0 block of N Michigan Avenue on July 6 at 4:01 p.m.

-2300 block of S Wentworth Avenue on July 6 at 5:35 p.m.

-6200 block of N Winthrop Avenue on July 7 at 4:00 p.m.

-1500 block of E 55th Street on July 7 at 5:20 p.m.

-900 block of E 61st Street on July 11 at 11:18 a.m.

-1000 block of E 43rd Street on July 11 at 3:45 p.m.

-2300 block of S Wentworth Ave on July 14 at 7:08 p.m.

In the fall, a similar series of incidents happened across the city.

Chicago police say it's important to not fight back or chase after the suspects in these situations, and always try walking with others in public areas.