CHICAGO — A shocking two-hour crime spree on June 18 resulted in seven armed robberies across the South and West sides of Chicago — and ended with a dramatic police pursuit involving both ground units and a CPD helicopter. Four men are now in custody, including two with prior felony convictions for violent robberies.
The suspects — identified as Datione Coleman (19), Jeremiah Collins (21), Kentrell Johnson (21), and Malik Jones-El (25) — face seven counts of armed robbery with a firearm each. Additional weapons and stolen vehicle charges were also filed.
Stolen SUV Used in Crime Spree
The group reportedly stole a Mitsubishi SUV on the evening of June 17, after a woman left her keys inside while picking up food near East 47th Street. That stolen car would later become the getaway vehicle in a wave of violent robberies.
Robbery Timeline Across Multiple Neighborhoods
June 18, 9:15 p.m. – Pilsen (1600 S. Morgan):
A man was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects who made him lie on the ground. One then robbed a second man nearby of his bag containing an iPhone, laptop, and credit cards.
9:30 p.m. – McKinley Park (3115 S. Archer):
A man was pulled into a parking lot behind a bar, held at gunpoint, and robbed of his wallet, phone, and keys.
10:13 p.m. – Bridgeport (3300 S. Lowe):
A woman unlocking her front door was knocked down and robbed at gunpoint by three men.
10:16 p.m. – Bronzeville (1100 W. Pershing):
Three men in a dark SUV ambushed a man walking to work, searched his pockets, and fled with valuables.
10:30 p.m. – Woodlawn (4900 S. St. Lawrence):
A woman was poked with a handgun and robbed of her wallet and backpack; her belongings were found on one of the suspects.
11:00 p.m. – Hyde Park (54th Pl. & Harper):
Three men confronted a woman, pointed a gun at her head, and stole her backpack before fleeing.
Police Helicopter and Ground Units Track Getaway
At approximately 11:12 p.m., a CPD helicopter spotted the stolen Mitsubishi near Michigan Ave and Garfield Blvd. Officers initiated a pursuit, but the suspects refused to stop.
A 10-minute chase ended when the four men bailed from the vehicle. According to prosecutors:
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Jones-El (the driver) dropped a 9mm handgun while fleeing.
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Coleman tossed a sparkly, spray-painted handgun.
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Collins led officers on a chase across train tracks and trees near Lake Shore Drive.
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Johnson ran and later denied involvement.
Criminal Records and Detention
Two of the suspects had recent robbery convictions:
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Collins served 6 years for aggravated robbery in 2023 and was on parole for a juvenile carjacking.
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Johnson received 8 years in 2022 for a robbery near East 50th Street.
All four men are being held without bail, with the judge citing video evidence and witness statements.
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