CBS 2 Chicago wbbm7801059 670 The Score

Local

Latin Kings Behind SW Side Robberies, Police Say

Crime Scene

Chicago Police officers respond to a crime scene. (Credit: CBS)

Don't Miss This

CHICAGO (CBS) — Police are warning Southwest Side residents of a recent increase in robberies by Latin Kings gang members.

The suspects–who in three of the four robberies were identified as Latin Kings gang members–have stolen bicycles, iPhones, wallets and cash, police said

The robberies happened this month between South Whipple Street and South Christiana Avenue from West 24th Street to West 27th Street, police said.

The suspects are generally described as one to three Hispanic males between 15 and 20 years old, police said. No other details were available.

Listen Live!

RSS Most Popular News

Follow CBS Chicago

Like us on foursquare

RSS Contests & Promotions

  • Benjamin Moore Which Team Colors Matter Most? May 24, 2013
    Which Team Colors matter most to you? Either way, you could be a winner! Just sign up now for a chance to win $500 Depot Dollars to the Chicago Sports Depot to pick up some gear with your favorite team colors as they battle it out this week!
  • AVEENO® MEN’S “Building a Healthier Foundation” Sweepstakes May 21, 2013
    AVEENO® Men’s™ knows your family is your foundation. And to take good care of them, you need to take good care of yourself. Win a family day at the ballpark from AVEENO® Men’s™.
  • Join Hankook Tire To Reel In The Next Big Catch May 20, 2013
    Join Hankook tire to reel in the next great catch! Click here to go to www.TirePrize.com and enter for your chance to win the ultimate fishing excursion in Puerto Rico!
  • Meet Jim Rome On Set In Los Angeles May 20, 2013
    AutoZone and the Jim Rome Show are giving one winner and a guest a trip to meet Jim Rome in Los Angeles on the set of his Showtime television show! Enter for your chance to win!
WBBM Newsradio 780, Radio Stations & Broadcast Companies, Chicago, IL

Twitter Updates