Chicago cops, some on the ground and others in a helicopter, teamed up to arrest four suspects following a series of robberies reported Wednesday evening between the West Loop and Hyde Park. Detectives are now investigating how many of the crimes the group may be responsible for.
Starting around 9:15 p.m., at least 11 robberies involving 14 or more victims were reported before police apprehended the suspects more than two hours later.
In most of the robberies, two or three men wearing ski masks and dark clothing confronted victims on the street, brandishing at least one handgun, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports. Some victims saw the suspects flee in an SUV, while others saw a sedan, and some did not see any vehicle at all…