Chicago police have issued a warning to the public regarding a series of armed robberies that have taken place in the city over the past month.
Mail Carriers ( Photo: Government Executive )
The targets of these robberies have been mail carriers who work for the U.S. Postal Service
According to reports, one to three suspects have been approaching mail carriers and demanding that they hand over their postal keys. These robberies have taken place at least twelve times between March 2 and April 5, and the suspects have fled the scene after each incident.
The robberies have all taken place during the day, with the earliest occurring at 11:20 a.m. and the latest at 7:40 p.m. In one instance, the suspects even stole the mail carrier’s vehicle.
The suspects are believed to be Black men between the ages of 15 and 25, and they have been seen wearing dark clothes and ski masks. Authorities also believe that the suspects were armed with semi-automatic handguns during the robberies.
The safety of mail carriers is of the utmost importance, and authorities are taking this matter very seriously. The U.S. Postal Service has issued a statement urging all carriers to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
These robberies are not only a threat to the safety of the carriers themselves but also to the security of the mail
The Postal Service takes the responsibility of protecting the mail very seriously and is working closely with law enforcement to ensure that these robberies are stopped and that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Chicago police have promised to keep the public informed of any updates regarding this situation and are urging anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.
Chicago police are urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward and contact the Bureau of Detectives Area Three at (312) 744-8263.
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