Crime Notice

Sunday, March 5, 2023

The below describes three robberies that were reported to the University of Chicago Police Department. The three incidents share similar characteristics, and occurred within a short period of time, and occurred within close geographic proximity, suggesting a possible pattern. No physical injuries were reported by any of the victims. The Chicago Police Department is investigating the three robberies.

Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., 5048 S. Cornell — A person sitting in their car at the gas station was approached by an unknown subject displaying a handgun. The suspect demanded and took property from the victim before joining three other subjects and entered a red Nissan that drove southbound from the gas station. The victim reported no physical injuries.

Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., 5048 S. Cornell —  A ride-share driver and his passenger were sitting in a car at the gas station were approached by two suspects armed with handguns. The suspects demanded and took property from the two victims before joining two other subjects. All four suspects entered a red Nissan that drove southbound from the gas station. The victim reported no physical injuries.

Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 3:40 a.m., 1460 E. 52nd Street  — A person walking on the sidewalk was approached by four subjects armed with handguns. One suspect struck the victim and demanded the victim's property. The suspects took property from the victim and entered a red vehicle that drove westbound on 52nd Street. The victim declined medical attention.

The Chicago Police Department is investigating these crimes.

  • If you have any information related to this incident or if you witness any suspicious activity, please report it to immediately to the Chicago Police Department (911) or the University of Chicago Police Department — 773.702.8181.
  • More comprehensive safety and security information can be found on the Department of Safety & Security's website.
  • Physical descriptions of a suspect, including race, are included in crime notices only when they provide several details that might help distinguish the suspect's appearance from the general population.

Familiarize yourself with the location of the University’s emergency phones. If you see suspicious activity, please report it immediately to police by activating an emergency phone or by calling the UCPD when you get to a safe location. Use the UCPD's Safety Escort Program and when possible use public transportation. Visit the Department of Safety & Security’s website for more information about safety and security at the University of Chicago.

Quick Takeaways

  • If you have any information related to this incident or if you witness any suspicious activity, please report it immediately to the Chicago Police Department (911) or the University of Chicago Police Department – 123 from a University phone or 773.702.8181 from other phones.

  • Security alerts are issued by email and posted to the Department of Safety & Security’s website when an incident occurs that should be brought to the immediate attention of the University community. Security alerts are based on information reported to the University of Chicago Police Department. The reported information may not have been investigated or confirmed at the time the security alert was issued.

  • Physical descriptions of a suspect, including race, are included in security alerts only when they provide several details that might help distinguish the suspect's appearance from the general population.

  • Comments or suggestions about security-related issues should be directed to: ucpd-pio@uchicago.edu.

Please Note

The University of Chicago Police Department patrol area boundaries are 37th Street on the north to 65th Street on the south/Cottage Grove Avenue to Lake Shore Drive (39th Street to 60thStreet)/Evans Avenue to Stony Island Avenue (61st Street to 64th Street)/65th Street (Ellis Avenue to University Avenue).

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