Armed robberies have struck businesses within the 017th District, prompting a warning from local law enforcement officials. The Chicago Police Department has released an alert following a series of incidents where suspects, wielding handguns, targeted area stores. In these robberies, two male Hispanics donned in dark clothing, masks, and gloves, executed a swift and threatening operation—one serving as a lookout, the other confronting the store clerk and demanding cash from the register. This pattern emerged with two recent robberies occurring within a day of each other, disturbing the peace of the Irving Park neighborhood.
Details provided by the Chicago Police Department pinpoint the incidents' locations—the first at the 4300 block of North Kimball Ave. on June 13, 2025, at 9:55 pm, followed by another on the 3300 block of West Irving Park Rd. on June 14, 2025, at 10:05 pm. Despite the descriptions of the offenders and the nature of the robberies, there remains an absence of information regarding a getaway vehicle, leaving the authorities and the community on alert for any helpful leads.
The Chicago Police Department is not only investigating these crimes but is also actively advising local businesses on precautionary measures. Storeowners are encouraged to report any suspicious behavior immediately and to maintain operational security systems. Moreover, communication amongst businesses is key - information should flow freely to ensure all are aware and vigilant against such offenses. The Chicago Police Department has stressed the importance of not pursuing the assailants, but rather focusing on relaying details to law enforcement.
