Police issue warning after robber strikes in Goose Island, Lincoln Park

Police are warning residents about a series of robberies this month in Goose Island and Lincoln Park.

In each case, a man walked up to victims, grabbed property from their hands and ran away, according to a community alert from Chicago police. He brandished a knife during one of the hold-ups.

The robberies occurred:

◆ In the early morning of March 26 in the 1500 block of North Clybourn Avenue;

◆ In the morning of March 25 in the 2100 block of North Sedgwick Street;

◆ In the evening of March 24 in the 1500 block of North Clybourn; and

◆ In the evening of March 13 in the 1500 block of North Clybourn.

◆ The suspect was described as a 5-foot8, 170-pound man between 18 and 25 years old, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.