Victim forced into car, driven to various ATMs, police say
Victim forced into car, driven to various ATMs, police sayChicago police issued an alert for dozens of armed robberies over the last month in Little Village, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and more.Chicago police said a man is now charged in a Southwest Side kidnapping and multiple armed robberies that were part ofMarquis Terry, 21 of Chicago, is facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping and robbery armed with a firearm, police said.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCPD said Terry is only currently only charged in connection to a Nov. 19 kidnapping in the 2700 block of S. St. Louis Ave. in Little Village around 2:34 a.m., and three armed robberies Nov. 19 at the following locations and times:- 2800 block of S. Komensky Ave., at 2:27 a.m.Chicago police are still searching for other suspects involved in the robbery spree.described to ABC7 last month how three armed suspects held her at gunpoint Nov. 19 in Little Village. Just down the road, a similar scene played out, where police say one man was robbed and forced into a vehicle. The 20-year-old woman who did not want to be identified, said she was dropping someone off near 30th Street and Komensky Avenue around 2 a.m. when suddenly a vehicle pulled up with three armed suspects. "As soon as I was about to drive off, this car just pulls right in front of me out of nowhere. And it was just way too fast," she said."They just told me to turn around. So I turn around, and they drove off. So I just ran inside," she said. "Fortunately and thank God that didn't happen. At the end of the day, money comes and goes. I'm not worried about that. I'm just glad I'm safe."Police said a 34-year-old man said he was outside when a sedan approached. Three armed male suspects got out and forced him into the sedan and drove the victim to multiple ATMs, police said. The robbers were unable to withdraw money from the ATM, but stole the victim's belongings and left him in the sedan in the 1000-block of North St. Louis Avenue, police said.Twenty Second Ward Alderman Mike Rodriguez said these armed robberies are getting out of hand. "We have at least one crew out there who thinks the can get away with illegal activity. I've got a message for them: The community will not stand for that. They will be brought to justice; they need to stop these heinous acts that's terrorizing our community," Alderman Rodriguez said. "Some years ago, we had a string of these armed robberies. And with the help of the sheriff's office, we were able to end that. But sadly it's back."The crimes are part of an armed robberies spree over the last month, Chicago police said. In each case, two to four suspects, wearing all black or dark-colored clothing and ski masks, get out of a stolen vehicle and flash guns at victims before robbing them, police said.Police are urging people to report anything they may see. And if you ever find yourself in the situation of a robbery, they say it's critical to comply and not fight or chase after the suspects.- 2700-block of South Avers Avenue at 3:05 a.m. Nov. 1 - 4000-block of West 26th Street at 3:15 a.m. Nov. 1 - 3800-block of West 32nd Street at 3:17 a.m. Nov. 1 - 2300-block of South Pulaski Road at 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 - 1900-block of North Kostner at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 1 - 4200-block of West Wabansia Avenue at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 18 - 1500-block of North Karlov Avenue at 2:51 a.m. on Nov. 18 - 3000-block of West Cermak Road at 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 18 - 1900-block of South Pulaski Road at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 18 - 4300-block of West 26th Street at 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 18 - 4100-block of West Ogden Avenue at 4:20 a.m. Nov. 18 - 1300-block of North Pulaski at 4:33 a.m. Nov. 18 - 2700-block of South Komensky Avenue at 2:15 a.m. on Nov. 19 - 3000-block of South Komensky at 2:35 a.m. on Nov. 19 INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER |
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