Police are warning residents of Lake Meadows after a group of up to ten people robbed victims in three different incidents since mid-June.
Chicago police said that in each case, six to 10 people approached victims on the street, demanded their stuff, and then fled.
The group allegedly attacked victims during the robberies, and in one case, authorities said the criminals threw pebbles at a victim while brandishing a knife.
The incidents occurred at:
- 400 block of East 34th Street on June 19 at 8:30 p.m.
- 3400 block of South Rhodes Avenue on June 23 at 7:15 p.m.
- 3400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue on July 2 at 10:30 p.m.
The suspects were described as Black individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts and ski masks.
Police want anybody with information to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or leave an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.