Two to four people are believed responsible for 50 armed robberies over four days last week on the North and West sides, according to Chicago police.
In each case, the suspects wore dark clothing with hoods and ski masks, pulled up in a car and got out and approached people on streets and sidewalks, robbing them at gunpoint, police said.Robberies have increased by 15% across the city from last year, according to police data. Thefts are up 59%Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
On Saturday, 18 robberies were reported between midnight and 4 a.m., mainly in Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village and West Town. Others occurred Saturday morning from the Near North Side to Lakeview, Edgewater and West Ridge.
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