CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning of offenders befriending intoxicated citizens before robbing and beating them in River North.

More incidents have occurred since its initial report.

What we know:

Multiple incidents have been reported of three to five male African American offenders, ages 20-40, robbing and beating victims from June 16 to August 3.

In each incident, the offenders befriended intoxicated victims. Then they would forcibly take the victim's property and beat them with their fists. The robberies tended to happen in the early mornings when cars and restaurants were closing.

Police are still investigating.

Incidents reported:

400 block of North Wabash, Monday, June 16, 2025, at 1:00 am

600 block of North Dearborn, Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 3:00 am

600 block of North

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