CHICAGO, IL — A 25-year-old man walking home early Sunday morning in Old Town was abducted by two strangers, forced into a vehicle, and compelled to withdraw cash and digitally transfer money under threat — a robbery police say fits a rising pattern in Chicago’s late-night crime landscape.
According to an official incident report from the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the abduction happened at approximately 1:51 a.m. near the 1400 block of North Mohawk Street. The man was approached by two unidentified offenders, described only as Black males, who forced him into a gray sedan.
Once inside, the victim told police he was driven around the area and ordered to withdraw cash from an ATM. After doing so, the robbers escalated the theft by demanding he use a mobile banking app to transfer additional funds directly from his account.
The victim complied with both demands. The offenders later dropped him off at an unknown location.
Hours Passed Before Police Were Notified
Police were not contacted until 8:15 p.m. Sunday, when the victim filed a report from his residence. The significant delay raises questions about whether the victim was in shock, intimidated, or uncertain of how to proceed immediately after the crime.
Officers documented the man’s statement and have since opened a formal robbery investigation.
CPD Links Case to Ride-Share Style Robbery Pattern
Investigators are evaluating whether this robbery connects to a broader robbery pattern targeting late-night bar-goers and pedestrians, particularly around Old Town, Wrigleyville, and River North.
In previous incidents:
- Victims were abducted near bars and nightclubs
- Offenders impersonated rideshare drivers
- Victims were forced to withdraw money from ATMs or send mobile payments
- Some victims were left disoriented or robbed of phones and wallets
Police sources confirmed that this Old Town robbery fits the same method of operation (MO) seen in recent Wrigleyville-area cases reported earlier this spring.
A CPD spokesperson told CWB Chicago:
“The offenders are taking advantage of people late at night who appear to be alone or under the influence. This is predatory behavior, and we’re taking this seriously.”
No Arrests Yet, Investigation Ongoing
As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made. Detectives are seeking surveillance footage from nearby businesses and intersections, and have urged residents in the Old Town Triangle Historic District to check home security systems for anything suspicious during the early morning of June 2.
Anyone with information is urged to call Area Three detectives at (312) 744-8263.
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Source: CWB Chicago Full Report
