Armed group used dating app to lure, rob three victims on South Side, police warn
The robberies in the 4800 block of South Drexel Boulevard in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Police said the victims arranged to meet with someone they met on the app. When the victim arrived, he met with another man who led him into a nearby apartment building.
Once inside, additional men surrounded the victim, displayed a weapon, took the victim's belongings, and used the victim's cell phone to transfer money from the victim's bank account.
During one of the robberies, the victim was hurt, but police did not say how.
The robberies happened on the following dates and times:
No clear description of the suspects was available.
Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to contact Area 1 detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, using reference number P251087.
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