BRIDGEPORT — Deering District detectives are looking for men who robbed several neighborhood businesses, including the Bridgeport Bakery.
Police said the crimes took place:
• At 7:10 p.m. Jan. 12 in the 1000 block of West 31st Street
• At 5:05 a.m. Jan. 19 in the 2900 block of South Archer Avenue
• At 4:09 p.m. Jan. 19 in the 1300 block of West 31st Street
• At 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the 3200 block of South Racine Avenue
The robbers are described one to three black men, ages 17-25, standing between 5-foot-5 and 6-foot-3, weighing between 140-160 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and dark clothing, police said.
Here’s what Chicago Police say you can do to stay safe:
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Report all suspicious activity.
• If you are confronted by a robber, stay calm.
• Remember the robber’s physical characteristics, such as scars, acne, crooked teeth or a limp.
• Never chase a fleeing robber.
• Request contact information from witnesses.
• After a crime, dial 9-1-1, and — if possible — remain on scene until police arrive.
Anyone with information about the recent robberies should call detectives at 312-747-8382.
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