Chicago Police Warn of Armed Robberies in Streeterville, Washington Heights

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Chicago police are warning the public of recent armed robberies in the Streeterville and Washington Heights neighborhoods, where suspects approached victims in cars, announced robberies at gunpoint, and stole personal items. In one incident, a victim was pistol-whipped. The suspects used vehicles with stolen and swapped Illinois license plates.

Why it matters

These armed robberies in Chicago's Streeterville and Washington Heights neighborhoods raise concerns about public safety and the use of stolen vehicles in criminal activity. Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and provide any information that could help identify the suspects.

The details

According to the police, in the incidents the suspects approached victims in cars, announced the robberies at gunpoint, and stole the victims' personal items. In one case, a victim was pistol-whipped in the face. The suspects' vehicles had stolen and swapped Illinois license plates. The suspects were described as wearing masks and dark clothing.

• The incidents occurred on March 6, 2026 at 11:25 a.m. in the 9200 block of South May St. (Washington Heights) and at 2:08 p.m. in the 120 block of East Oak St. (Streeterville).

What’s next

Police are urging anyone with information about the suspects or incidents to contact Area Two Detectives at 312-747-8273, Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #26 CWP 008.