Crime Alert: Authorities Search for Suspects in Series of Robberies in Chicago’s Deering Area

DEBARYLIFE – Following the robberies that occurred in June, the people living in the 009th District (Deering) are on guard.

The Chicago Police Department reports that people in the neighborhood have been contacted and robbed by perpetrators who converse with them in Spanish before taking off with their possessions.

The events that were reported happened at the 2000 Block of West 48th Street at 1:42 PM on June 4 and at the 4800 Block of South Ashland Avenue at 2:30 PM on June 3. Currently, the Chicago Police are searching for two or three people who may be connected to these crimes.

One of the people is a male who is 6 feet tall, 130 pounds, and wearing black pants and a black t-shirt. The other person is a male Hispanic who is 45 to 50 years old, 5’07”, and 175 pounds, and he is wearing a purple dress shirt with a female who is 45 to 50 and wearing a blue striped top.

Authorities urge people to be on the lookout for unusual activity and to report it right away.

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The Chicago Police Department advises victims to “remain calm” and make note of “any unique physical characteristics” in case they are approached by an attacker. They also advise victims to “always be aware of your surroundings.”

Instead of pursuing fugitive suspects, the public is asked to give the police comprehensive information.

It is important to “save and make a copy of the incident for investigating detectives” for anyone who may have video surveillance footage of the incidents.

Additionally, if someone approaches witnesses looking for information about the robbery, they should feel free to give their contact information. In addition to emphasizing the need to “remain on the scene” until police arrive, the authorities stress the significance of calling 9-1-1 as soon as possible.