CHICAGO () — Chicago police are warning residents after a string of robberies in which victims had gold necklaces violently snatched from them in seemingly random attacks.
At least 10 incidents have been reported since July 2, according to police.
Investigators said the robberies have involved one or two suspects, described as being between about 18 and 25 years old.
Police said the suspects have been linked to two vehicles during the crimes: a two-door gray sedan and a green sedan.
A similar robbery was also reported in Hinsdale on Friday around 6:30 p.m. near Washington Street and the railroad tracks, authorities said.
Hinsdale police have released an image of a person of interest as part of their investigation.
Authorities have not said whether the Chicago robberies are connected to the incident in the suburb.
Chicago police said the necklace-snatching incidents occurred at the following locations and times:
-1200 block of S Michigan Avenue on July 2 at 7:11p.m.
-0 block of S Wabash Avenue on July 3 at 5:34 p.m.
-5100 block of S Drexel Avenue on July 3 at 5:40 p.m.
-0 block of N Michigan Avenue on July 6 at 4:01 p.m.
-2300 block of S Wentworth Avenue on July 6 at 5:35 p.m.
-6200 block of N Winthrop Avenue on July 7 at 4:00 p.m.
-1500 block of E 55th Street on July 7 at 5:20 p.m.
-900 block of E 61st Street on July 11 at 11:18 a.m.
-1000 block of E 43rd Street on July 11 at 3:45 p.m.
-2300 block of S Wentworth Ave on July 14 at 7:08 p.m.
In the fall, a similar series of incidents happened across the city.
Chicago police say it’s important to not fight back or chase after the suspects in these situations, and always try walking with others in public areas.
