Three armed men rob man near West Loop

Victim was walking to his vehicle when robbers approached and stole his property

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:55pm

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A 25-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint by three armed men near the West Loop area of Chicago early Wednesday morning. The victim was walking to his vehicle when the robbers approached him, displayed firearms, and demanded his property, including a gold chain, wallet, and pinky ring. The offenders then fled the scene in a gray Chevrolet SUV heading north on Morgan Street.

Why it matters

This is the second similar armed robbery reported in the West Loop area in recent weeks, raising concerns about public safety and the potential for an increase in violent crime in the neighborhood.

The details

According to Chicago police, the incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. in the 400 block of North Morgan Street. The three armed robbers were described as Black males wearing face masks and black clothing. They were last seen fleeing northbound on Morgan Street in a gray Chevrolet SUV after taking the victim's belongings.

  • The robbery occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • A similar armed robbery was reported just a couple of blocks away on January 26, 2026, around 1:35 a.m.

The players

25-year-old man

The victim who was robbed at gunpoint while walking to his vehicle.

Three Black males

The armed robbers who approached the victim, displayed firearms, and stole his property before fleeing the scene.

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What’s next

Police are investigating the incident and have asked the public to be on the lookout for the three suspects and the gray Chevrolet SUV they were seen fleeing in.

The takeaway

This latest armed robbery near the West Loop highlights the ongoing public safety concerns in the area and the need for increased police presence and community efforts to address the rise in violent crime.