Chicago police warn residents of citywide armed robbery spree

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is warning Chicago residents about a sting of armed robberies that occurred over the weekend and is asking the public for any information that may lead to suspects in the cases.

According to CPD information, the crimes happened at the following times and locations:

• On Sept. 28 at 2:20 a.m. in the 8100 Block of South Calumet
• On Sept. 28 between 3 a.m. and 3:10 a.m. in the 8400 Block of South Stony Island Avenue
• On Sept. 28 at 5:40 a.m. and 5:55 a.m. in the 2100 Block of South Archer Avenue
• On Sept. 28 at 6:03 a.m. in the 2400 Block of North Clark Street
• On Sept. 28 at 6:48 a.m. in the 900 Block of West Diversey Parkway
• On Sept. 29 at 2:49 a.m. in the 6300 Block of West Irving Park Road
• On Sept. 29 at 3:57 a.m. in the 1700 Block of West 87th Street
• On Sept. 29 at 4:18 a.m. in the 9900 Block of South Western Avenue

In each of the reported incidents, two to four masked offenders robbed the victims of their property, including their cars at gunpoint, or broke into businesses by shattering the front windows.

No word on if the cases are considered related or merely random, separate incidents  & anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area 2 at (312) 747-8273.