Residents of Chicago's 17th, 20th, and 24th Districts are on high alert after a spate of armed robberies has left the community shaken. According to a CPD community alert, a group of offenders have been aggressively demanding victims' possessions, threatening them with metal pipes or brass knuckles.

The crimes are occurring with a disturbing regularity and intensity, with the robbers brazenly demanding victims to hand over their phones and passcodes. In one instance on the block of West Wrightwood at precisely 8:40 pm on a Sunday, and in another rapid succession of robberies on a Friday morning across locations including North Hermitage, North Damen, and North Kedvale. Chicago police are working to quickly put together the pieces and apprehend the suspects responsible for these crimes. Authorities recovered the gray Hyundai Elantra associated with the incidents, potentially bringing them one step closer to solving the case.

Descriptions of the offenders have been circulated: two to three Hispanic males, donning black hooded sweatshirts and black ski masks, have been identified in relation to the armed robberies. The community is advised to always stay alert and to remain calm if confronted. Suggested precautions include noting any distinct physical characteristics of potential assailants and not pursuing thieves but rather contacting police immediately.

With each brazen robbery, the urgency to safely bring the perpetrators to justice increases. The community is encouraged to come together, to watchfully safeguard their neighborhood, and to report any suspicious activity. By working collaboratively, residents and law enforcement officers hope to restore a sense of security to the affected districts. The Chicago Police Department urges anyone with information to immediately dial 9-1-1 and stay on the scene when it is possible to do so, ensuring that justice can swiftly be served.