CPD warns of robberies in which suspect poses as ATM repairman or security guard in West Ridge, more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are warning people about a suspect, who's been stealing money from those trying to use ATMs.
It's happened at five different locations across the city, since Oct. 1.
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The latest happened Tuesday in West Ridge.
Police say the suspect has told the victims he's a security guard, or there to fix the ATM.
He then forced the victim to leave, and withdrew money from his or her account.
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Police say the suspect may be armed.
He is described as a 20- to 40-year-old man, who is 5-feet, 8-inches to 5-feet, 10-inches tall and 200 to 220 pounds.
The incidents took place in the:
- 3200-block of West Addison Street at 12:55 p.m. Oct. 1 in Avondale
- 4800-block of North Pulaski Road at 11 a.m. Oct. 13 in North Mayfair
- 6300-block of North McCormick Road at 3 p.m. Nov. 7, 2024 in North Park
- 3200-block of West Irving Park Road at 6:21 p.m. Nov. 11 in Irving Park
- 3200-block of West Irving Park Road at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 11 in Irving Park
- 6100-block of North Western Avenue at 12:55 p.m. on Nov. 12 in West Ridge
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Five detectives at (312) 746-7394 or Financial Crime at (312) 746-9661. You can also submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.
