CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Chicago police are issuing a community alert about a strong, armed robber riding a bicycle.
Police said in several recent incidents on the Northwest Side, a man has approached elderly women on his bicycle and then used force to take the victim's necklaces. He then rides away.
In one incident, police said the man approached the victim, who was in her parked vehicle, and asked her for money before trying to take her necklace and watch.
The robberies have all happened over the last week or so in the 5500 and 5600 blocks of West Belmont Avenue and the 3200 block of North Harlem Avenue.
Chicago police have asked residents to pay special attention to any suspicious people or vehicles loitering in the area.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394.
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