SOUTH SHORE — Seven armed robberies reported in the South Shore neighborhood since May 4 may have all been perpetrated by the same group of young men, according to a community alert from police.
In every case, between one and four men ranging in age from 18 to 25 walks up to someone in the street and points a handgun at them, demanding their belongings.
The robberies were reported at the following times and locations:
• 3:40 a.m. on May 4 in the 1900 block of East 71st Street
• 1 a.m. on May 6 in the 2200 block of East 70th Place
• 4 p.m on May 7 in the 2200 block of East 70th Place
• 4 p.m. Friday in the 7100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue
• 12:12 a.m. Sunday in the 7100 block of South Constance Avenue
• 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of East 70th Street
• 2 a.m. Monday in the 7100 block of South Jeffrey Boulevard
The suspects have been spotted driving a white van, police said.
Anyone with information on the incidents or the suspects is asked to call detectives at 312-747-8380.
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