Overview
- Police released surveillance video Friday that shows the Aug. 11 pawn-shop robbery on West Cermak Road and says the same crew is tied to three earlier robberies on July 2, July 6 and Aug. 1.
- Investigators say the suspects used a stolen gray or white Acura ADX, were armed with handguns, forced entry, demanded safe keys or access codes, and smashed glass cases to steal jewelry.
- Officers described the suspects as two to four Black males in dark masks, one wearing a dark 'Glock' hoodie and another wearing orange-lens sunglasses, about 5'10" to 6' tall and 130–230 pounds.
- Police say two victims were physically battered during the robberies and one victim had a wallet and cellphone taken, with all four incidents occurring at pawn shops including two hits at the same LeClaire Courts location.
- No arrests have been reported and anyone with information is asked to call Area One at 312-747-8384, Area Four at 312-746-8253, Area Five at 312-746-7394 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference 26-CWP-019A.