Crime & Safety

Letter Carrier Robbed In Lincoln Park, $50K Reward: Authorities

Authorities are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction in the armed robbery.

A letter carrier was robbed Wednesday in Chicago, authorities said.
A letter carrier was robbed Wednesday in Chicago, authorities said. (U.S. Postal Inspection Service Chicago Division)

CHICAGO, IL — Authorities are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two people who robbed a letter carrier while displaying a weapon Wednesday in Chicago.

The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near the 2500 block of North Ashland Avenue in Lincoln Park, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Chicago Division, which reported the suspects fled in a dark Kia sedan with tinted windows.

The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities said. To leave a confidential tip, call 877-876-2455 and reference case No. 3948599.

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The suspects fled in a dark Kia sedan. (U.S. Postal Inspection Service Chicago Division)

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