CHICAGO — Police are searching for a man accused of robbing three businesses in and around West Town in recent weeks.
The armed man entered the businesses, and demanded the clerk put cash in a bag, police said. Twice, he instructed the victims to the rear of the store while he fled the scene.
In one incident, he fled on a bicycle.
The first robbery took place at 10:38 p.m. Aug. 22 in the 1900 block of West North Avenue in Bucktown. The second was reported at 1:50 p.m. Aug. 25 in the 1900 block of West Chicago Avenue in East Village.
Most recently, the man hit a business in the 1400 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park at 8:35 p.m. Aug. 28.
Police said the suspect is white and between 30 and 50 years old, but provided no further description.
Police ask anyone with information to call Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.
People should also be mindful of suspicious activity around businesses and call 911 immediately if witnessing a robbery to provide descriptions of the offender, vehicle or license plate if possible, police said.
