A series of robberies shook parts of Chicago Tuesday night, with one woman ending up in the hospital after an attacker stabbed and robbed her in broad daylight, authorities said. The violent spree spanned both the North and South Sides, compelling Chicago police to investigate the disturbing uptick in crime, but as of now, no arrests have been made.
The brutal attack in Grand Crossing occurred around 4:20 p.m. in the 300 block of East Marquette Road where a 34-year-old woman was accosted by a man who emerged from a dark sedan, struck and then stabbed her before taking her possessions and driving away, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Despite her injuries, the woman managed to get herself to Stroger Hospital where she was listed in good condition.
The crime wave didn't stop there as WLS reported that on the North Side, a man was mugged by a male suspect around 5:46 p.m. on West Belmont Avenue, followed by a second incident on North Racine Avenue where two male suspects robbed a 30-year-old man early in the morning. A 27-year-old man also fell victim to an armed robbery at around 6:50 p.m. on West Chicago Avenue, with two male suspects fleeing the scene post-theft.
Additional incidents occurred on the South Side where, following the stabbing, police reported that a female victim was targeted outside her vehicle in the 1400 block of East 71st Place, with a silver SUV and two male suspects making away with her property. Similarly, a 64-year-old woman faced a gun-wielding suspect, who along with two others, robbed her as she was getting out of her vehicle in the 1100 block of East 73rd Street. Details about the suspects or possible connections between the robberies have not been provided by police, according to the WLS report. No injuries were reported in the last two robberies.
As the community reels from the alarming frequency and boldness of these crimes, the lack of suspects in custody only underscores the urgent need for effective action from law enforcement. Chicago's streets, once bustling with life, now brew with unease as residents wonder where or when the next strike might occur.
