On September 20, 2026, between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m., Chicago police reported that two male suspects robbed three women in the 2200 block of North Halsted Street, Lincoln Park. The perpetrators demanded jewelry and one displayed a firearm.
The three victims, all women, were approached within a fifteen‑minute window. Each was ordered to hand over jewelry; in at least one encounter the robber pointed a gun at the victim before fleeing. Police identified at least two individuals involved, but have not released names.
The incidents occurred in close proximity on North Halsted Street, a commercial corridor in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The rapid succession of the crimes prompted a heightened police presence in the area. Officers have increased patrols throughout the afternoon and evening following the robberies.
Chicago Police Department detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. The department emphasized that the motive appeared to be theft of jewelry rather than personal targeting.
The robberies add to a recent series of thefts in the neighborhood, prompting community concerns about safety. Police continue to monitor the area and advise residents to remain vigilant, especially when alone or carrying valuables.
The increased patrols include both uniformed officers and plain‑clothes units patrolling on foot and in vehicles. Officers have also coordinated with local businesses to secure storefronts and improve lighting where possible.
Residents who witnessed the incidents or who have video recordings are urged to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Crime Investigation Unit. The department said it will keep the investigation open until the suspects are located.