# Parolee charged with armed robberies in Chicago

> Chicago parolee Devontay Murray charged with multiple armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy.
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- Summary: Chicago parolee Devontay Murray charged with multiple armed robberies of women in Lincoln Park and Little Italy. Devontay A. Murray, 29, a parolee for…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/08/parolee-charged-with-multiple-armed-robberies-of-women-in-lincoln-park-little-italy
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:45:40.662+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.