Chicago Police Department
Armed robbers hit Back of the Yards
From staff reports
A cluster of four armed robberies in the south end of Back of the Yards has prompted to police to issue a community alert.
Crime scenes include:
- 5400 block of South Seeley at 5 p.m. Friday, June 17.
- 5400 block of South Hoyne at 9:10 p.m. Friday, June 17.
- 5400 block of South Winchester at 9:37 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.
- 1500 block of West Garfield Boulevard at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
The bandits were described as two black boys or men ages 13 to 30 wearing dark clothing, armed with handguns.
Chicago Police Department
Those with useful information to share about the crimes are asked to call CPD Area 1 detectives at (312) 747-8384 and refer to crime pattern P22-1-085.
In the wake of the crimes, police issued this advice:
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Report suspicious activity immediately.
- If you are confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
- Remember any unique physical characteristics (such as scars, limp, acne or teeth).
- Never pursue a fleeing assailant; instead, provide the information to the police.
- If video surveillance equipment is present, save a copy of the incident for investigating detectives.
- If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information.
- Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible.
- Do not leave keys in your vehicle with the engine running.
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