CHICAGO – A 19-year-old man is facing felony charges after police say he carried out a string of armed robberies in different Chicago neighborhoods.
What we know:
CPD’s Robbery Task Force said it began investigating the pattern of crimes after the man tried to rob a business in Jefferson Park and then carried out a robbery in Bucktown on Aug. 19.
Detectives later linked him to additional robberies at businesses in Montclare on Aug. 26, West Beverly on Aug. 31, and Rogers Park on Sept. 2.
On Sept. 4, police said officers tracked the suspect as he used public transportation. While they were searching, he allegedly robbed another business at gunpoint, this time in Albany Park. Officers later located him in Bronzeville, where he was arrested without incident.
Investigators said they recovered a firearm with a laser attachment, an extended magazine and cash taken from the robbery. They also believe he is connected to a robbery in a nearby suburb.
The man is facing several felony charges:
- Five felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm
- One felony count of attempted armed robbery with a firearm
- One felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon
- Citations for having a weapon on the CTA, possessing a laser sight accessory, a firearm silencer/muffler, and a high-capacity magazine with metal-piercing bullets
Police said a warrant was also issued in the case.
What they’re saying:
“Due to the diligent work of the Robbery Task Force and the evidence they collected during their investigation, as well as assistance from the Bureau of Patrol, the Bureau of Counterterrorism and CTA Security Services and Investigations, this dangerous offender is now in custody,” CPD said in a statement.
What we don’t know:
Chicago police have not released the man’s name.
