3 armed robberies reported in Uptown, Lakeview overnight

CHICAGO — Police are investigating three armed robberies that occurred in about quarter-hour in a single day, two in Uptown and the third in Lakeview. No arrests have been reported.

The robberies started in Uptown round 12:15 a.m. A person and lady have been within the 4100 block of North Marine when a person armed with a pistol demanded their property, in line with preliminary info. He obtained away with money from the person’s pockets.

Moments later, two males have been robbed within the 4200 block of North Marine. They have been strolling after parking their automobile when a dark-colored SUV pulled up and a person obtained out to rob them at gunpoint. The victims reported that the robber appeared inexperienced and tried to take a telephone from them, however he left empty-handed.

Then, round 12:25 a.m., a person was robbed at gunpoint by two males on the nook of Sheridan and Barry in Lakeview. The robbers reportedly dumped his telephone close by and fled in a darkish SUV.

Police got conflicting descriptions of the suspects, however the males, who seemed to be of their teenagers, have been all carrying hoodies and face masks.

All three robberies occurred within the City Corridor (nineteenth) District. Robberies within the district are up 32% this 12 months, with 214 circumstances reported as of Monday. Theft studies are up 83% in comparison with 2020 in City Corridor.

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