South Chicago crime: Chicago Police Department issues warning about armed robbery incidents in South Side neighborhood
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Monday, July 28, 2025 3:32AM

Armed thieves target at least 7 people in South Side neighborhood: CPD

The police department has issued a warning about a series of South Chicago robberies.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are warning South Side residents about a series of armed robberies.

The thieves have targeted at least seven people in the city’s South Chicago neighborhood, with the latest robbery happening on Saturday morning.

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Police said in each incident, one to three suspects approach the victims, take out a gun and demand their property. The thieves then flee on foot or in a vehicle, which could be a dark-colored 4-door sedan.

The robberies happened at the following times and locations:

  • 2400-block of E. 78th St. on July 18 at 7:41 a.m.

  • 7700-block of S. Marquette on July 18 at 8:55 a.m.

  • 2500-block of E. 77th St. on July 19 at 1 p.m.

  • 7700-block of S. Kingston Ave. on July 20 at 9:44 a.m.

  • 2400-block of E. 78th St. on July 25 at 7:30 a.m.

  • 7800-block of S. South Shore Dr. July 25 at 12:10 p.m.

  • 2500-block of E. 79th St. on July 26 at 7 a.m.

The suspects are described as one to three males between 14 and 20 years old.

Police asked anyone with information to contact Area Two detectives at 312-747-8273 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-02-005CA.

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