Armed Robbers Force Victims to Clear Passwords Before Turning Over Phones, Wallets

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Chicago police have received reports that offenders in south downtown Chicago have forced victims to unlock their phones and leave them accessible without a password while the victims were held up at gunpoint on the sidewalk.

According to Chicago police, the armed offenders stopped people on the sidewalk, displayed a gun and then, under the threat of violence, take victims’ cellphones after passwords were disabled. Also taken were the victims’ wallets and other valuables in purses, according to a Chicago Police community alert.

The offenders also demanded PIN numbers for victims’ bank cards, police said.

Armed Robbery Locations …

900 block of South Michigan Avenue at 1:00AM Aug. 29,

1200 block of South Lake Shore Drive at 12:30AM Aug. 31,

500 block of South Columbus Drive 1:15AM Sept. 1

The offenders at one robbery were described as …

a male/black teen, 15-17 years-old, 5’7″ 150 LBS wearing a black baseball hat with yellow writing,

a male/black teen 15-17 years-old, 5’7″ 160 LBS wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

The offenders at another robbery were described as …

male 17-22 years-old, 5’6″ 160 LBS with a black baseball hat with a Batman logo,

male 17-22 years-old, 6’0″ 150 LBS with black pants.

Police urge any citizens with information about the robberies to call police at 312-747-8384.




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