Police say four males in a silver SUV have been targeting residents since Dec. 19. On Wednesday morning, they attempted to carjack two people in West Garfield Park, shooting and wounding them.
More than 20 armed robberies reported in the last week in the Near North and West sides are believed to have been committed by the same group, police say.
An armed robbery crew has been responsible for at least 17 robberies on Chicago’s West and Northwest Sides in recent days, and police believe that the group.
Three to five gunmen exited a car, approached victims and stole their property before fleeing, police said. A total of 12 robberies were reported Saturday and Monday.