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Parolee charged with armed robberies in Chicago
Chicago parolee Devontay Murray charged with multiple armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy.
In brief
Chicago parolee Devontay Murray charged with multiple armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy. Devontay A. Murray, 29, a parolee for aggravated battery and arson, faces detention hearing after being charged with four armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy. Originally reported by…
Parolee charged with armed robberies
Devontay A. Murray, 29, is expected to appear for a detention hearing Thursday after being charged with multiple counts of armed robbery and aggravated robbery.
Murray wanted on two warrants
He was also wanted on two warrants for aggravated battery to a peace officer and arson convictions.
Four armed robberies reported
Murray is accused in four separate attacks, as recently as September 20, including armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy.
Specific robbery details
September 20 from 3:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. - 2200 block of North Halsted Street; armed robbery of a 26-year-old woman.
Second robbery location
September 20 at 3:45 p.m. - 1900 block of North Larrabee Street; armed robbery of a 40-year-old woman.
Third robbery location
September 2 at 11:26 p.m. - 1000 block of South Racine Avenue; armed robbery of a 31-year-old woman and aggravated battery of another woman.
Fourth robbery location
July 30 at 6:30 a.m. - 1200 block of West Taylor Street; armed robbery of a 44-year-old woman.
Community alert issued
In a community alert issued by police last month, they were looking for at least two men, one of whom was carrying a gun, who confronted and demanded jewelry from women alone on the street during the middle of the afternoon.
Murray's release date
Murray, of the 1000 block of South Lytle Street in the Little Italy neighborhood, was released on parole on May 8, according to records.
The main idea
Devontay A. Murray, 29, a parolee for aggravated battery and arson, faces detention hearing after being charged with four armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy.
