The first incident occurred on September 17 at 8:30 p.m. A 70-year-old woman was struck in the head and her bag was taken on Vandalia Avenue.
The suspect has struck ten times since that first robbery:
A 63-year-old woman was struck in the head and her bag taken in front of 1279 Delmar Loop at 9:00 p.m. on October 2.
The bandit attacked a 61-year-old woman in the lobby of 1275 Delmar Loop at 7:00 p.m. on October 29.
The next night at 8:00, a 47-year-old woman was thrown to the ground and her bag was taken inside the elevator at 1305 Delmar Loop.
On November 1, the suspect followed a 71-year-old woman into an elevator at 1430 Freeport Loop. Her pocketbook was taken.
The next morning, a 72-year-old woman was followed into an elevator at 130 Schroeders Avenue, pushed to the ground and her handbag taken.
The suspect struck twice on November 7. He assaulted a 59-year-old woman and took her bag at 20 Vandalia Avenue at 3:50 in the afternoon. A few hours later, a 49-year-old was struck in the back of the head and her bag was taken in front of 160 Schroeders Avenue.
A 61-year-old woman was robbed in the elevator at 130 Vandalia Avenue on November 10 at 3:20 in the afternoon.
The next day, a 49-year-old woman was also robbed in the elevator at 130 Schroeders Avenue.
The suspect's most recent mugging happened on November 14. A 64-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in an elevator at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Investigators have been able to develop a sketch of the suspect. He is described as an African-American man, 25-35 years old, approximately 5'8" with a medium build.
Anyone with information in regards to the identity of the individual is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or text 274637 then enter tip577. All calls will remain confidential.
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