Divvy Bikes Used in String of Armed Robberies in Downtown Chicago

Chicago police have issued an alert regarding multiple armed robberies conducted on Divvy bikes in the city's Loop over the past month. The incidents involved a group of two to four armed individuals who approached victims, threatened force, and stole their belongings. Divvy bikes were also used by the perpetrators in many of the incidents. Police have described the suspects as individuals between the ages of 15 and 25 wearing dark-hooded sweatshirts, dark jeans, and black ski masks. The public is urged to be aware of their surroundings, not pursue assailants, and call 911 immediately.