The Chicago Media Response: Don't mention they are BLACK - Don't call them ARMED ROBBERS but call them THIEVES
The two NEGRO offenders were carrying a semi-automatic handgun and demanding cellphones, wallets and purses in three incidents from Aug. 29 - Sept. 1.
The thieves also demanded PIN numbers for victim's bank cards, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police on Saturday.
The incidents occurred at the following times and places:
- Aug. 29 at 1 a.m. in the 900-block of South Michigan Avenue
- Aug. 31 at 12:30 a.m. in the 1200-block of South Lake Shore Drive
- Sept. 1 at 1:15 a.m. in the 500-block of South Columbus Drive
One NEGRO offender was described as between the ages of 15 and 17 and wearing a black hat with yellow writing on it. The other NEGRO man was between the ages of 17 and 22 and also wearing a black hat with a Batman logo on it. Both were wearing dark or black clothing.