Topic overview
In brief
- Chicago police are investigating a series of robberies involving a group of teenagers.
- The robberies occurred in the Loop and South Loop areas between late July and early August 2026.
- Authorities are urging the public to provide information to help identify the suspects.
Summary
In Chicago, a series of robberies have been reported in the Loop and South Loop areas, involving a group of teenagers. The incidents occurred between late July and early August 2026, with four robberies documented since July 24. The suspects, believed to be aged between 14 and 19, approached their victims and used physical force, including punches and kicks, to steal personal items. In one case, a victim was struck with an unspecified object. The police have not disclosed detailed descriptions of the suspects, making it challenging to identify them.
The first robbery took place on July 24, just before 8 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. Michigan Avenue. Following that, two more incidents occurred on July 26, one at 11:30 p.m. in the 100 block of N. Michigan Avenue and another between 1 a.m. and 1:16 a.m. in the 0-100 block of E. Roosevelt Road. The final robbery was reported on August 6 at 11:45 p.m. in the 100 block of E. Roosevelt Road. In each case, the group of teens targeted individuals, using force to take their belongings.