Police issued an alert to businesses in the Gage Park neighborhood Sunday warning them of three robberies that have taken place in the last month.
In the robberies, the suspect goes into a store, displays or implies he has a handgun, and steals cash, the alert said.
The robberies occurred Feb. 12 about 1:20 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Archer Avenue, Feb. 27 about 6 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Pulaski Road, and March 1 about 6:50 p.m. in the 4000 block of West 55th Street, the alert said.
Police describe the suspect as a white man, between 30 and 55 years old, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-11, and 150-180 pounds.
Anyone with information about the robberies should contact Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:26:02 GMT
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:12:56 GMT
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:37:06 GMT
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
