Chicago police are asking residents on the north and west sides of the city to remain on high alert following a string of armed robberies and carjackings in the area.
According to officials, at least seven armed robberies and vehicular hijackings were reported Monday and Tuesday across the city, including in Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, Ukrainian Village and Pilsen.In each of the incidents, three to four suspects approach victims that are seated in their vehicles, police say.
The assailants then display handguns and demand the victims' personal property, as well as their vehicles, before feeling the scene.In at least one instance, one of the suspects discharged multiple rounds of gunshots as the victim fled, police say.3600 block of North Wolcott, 11:08 p.m.600 block of West 18th St., 5:10 a.m.1100 block of West Wrightwood Ave., 9:10 p.m.
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