CHICAGO — Police issued a community alert for Roseland residents regarding several robberies in recent weeks.
In the incidents, the robber approached the victim with a gun and demanded property. In other incidents, the robber used force to demand property without using a gun.
The incidents occurred:
• At 6:45 p.m. June 4 in the 9400 Block of the South Dan Ryan
• At 7:45 p.m. June 10 in the 200 Block of West 95th Street
• At 4:10 p.m. June 11 in the 100 Block of West 95th Street
• At 1:10 a.m. June 25 in the 9400 Block of South Perry Avenue
• At 9:00 p.m. June 25 at 0-100 Block of East 95th Street
The robber is described as a black male, age 16-38, between 5-feet-6 and 5-feet-10 and 150-190 pounds, with varying hairstyles including an afro, braids and dreadlocks.
Police ask residents to remain calm if confronted and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 312-747-8273.
