UChicago issues alert after robberies near campus

CHICAGO — The University of Chicago issued alerts after robberies Friday and Monday near campus.

A person walking through Stout Park was confronted by four suspects, including one with a gun, in the 5400 block of South Greenwood at around 9:35 p.m. Friday.

Property was stolen from the person and the group fled on foot.

Two people were walking Monday at around 4:25 p.m. in the 5700 block of South Kimbark when they were approached by four suspects.

A weapon was implied before they stole property from the pair and fled on foot. Responding officers arrested three of the suspects and they were charged with aggravated robbery.