CHICAGO — Police say a man has been physically attacking and robbing wheelchair-bound victims in West Town and the Near West Side.
The man approaches people in wheelchairs and "takes property by physical force," according to a community alert.
Two incidents occurred last month. The first was on July 22 at about 4:25 p.m. in the 100 block of South Leavitt Street. Another robbery occurred on July 24 about 3:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of West Lake Street.
Police said descriptions of the suspect vary, but say he is as a black man between 30 and 35 years old, 5-foot-4 to 6-foot-2, weighing 160-170 pounds.
In another West Town incident, police say someone is breaking into homes through the front doors of apartments and stealing property. Several incidents occurred during the day of July 30 in the 1400 block of West Huron Street.
Anyone with information can call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8382.
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