Police on Saturday issued an alert to businesses in the Portage Park and Jefferson Park neighborhoods on the Northwest Side, warning them of a suspect robbing businesses at knifepoint.
The robberies happened Sunday about 10 p.m. in the 5300 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, Thursday about 4:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue and again a few minutes later in the 4900 block of West Irving Park Road, and Friday about 11 p.m. in the 4300 block of North Central Avenue, the alert said.
The suspect is described as a man between 20 and 30 years old, 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10, about 170 or 180 pounds with a medium complexion. He was wearing a black jacket or black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gym shoes, the alert said.
Police advise business owners to make sure surveillance cameras are working and to report suspicious activity immediately.
Anyone with information about the robberies should contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 3:09 PM EST2013-02-05 20:09:54 GMT
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:55:34 GMT
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:40:45 GMT
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:32:17 GMT
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
