People waiting for a rideshare pickup have been targeted in a series of recent robberies in at least two popular neighborhoods in Chicago, police warned Monday.
Chicago police sent out a community alert to warn the public of the string of incidents, particularly those who frequent bars in the Wrigleyville and Gold Coast neighborhoods. In most cases reported so far, the victims had just left a bar and were waiting for a ride when they were robbed.
More than 10 such cases have been reported since January.
Police said victims were approached after leaving a tavern and waiting for a Lyft or Uber on the street. The offenders then displayed a handgun or used physical force to demand the victim’s property before fleeing, police said.
Police say several robberies have occurred in the following areas:
3500 block of N. Clark St. 3600 block of N. Clark St. 10 block of W. Division St. 20 block of W. Division St. 10 block of E. Elm St. 1000 block of W. Newport 1000 block of W. CorneliaIn several incidents, the victims’ banking information has been taken from their stolen phone following the robbery, authorities noted.
The robberies have taken place between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. on weekends.
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