UKRAINIAN VILLAGE — Groups of up to seven men have attacked and robbed victims in five separate incidents in West Town and Ukrainian Village within a four-day span, police said.
The attackers are described as two to seven young men possibly driving a black or dark-colored Chevrolet SUV, according to a community alert from police.
The robberies occurred:
• At 1:35 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of South Bell Avenue
• At 3:10 p.m. Thursday in 900 block of North Leavitt Street
• At 2 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of North Honore Street
• At 2:15 a.m. Friday in the 2100 block of West Iowa Street
• Between 2:40 and 2:50 a.m. Sunday in the 2100 Block of West Haddon Avenue.
Anyone with information with information about the crimes is asked to call detectives at 312-747-8382.
Police offered these safety tips:
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant, remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics like scars or tattoos
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If video surveillance equipment is present, save a copy of the footage for investigating detectives
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request their contact information
• Dial 911 immediately and remain on the scene when possible