CHICAGO — Robbers have been targeting people on cellphones in Lincoln Park and Old Town.

During three recent robberies, people were on their phones when a group of teens or men came up, beat the people and then stole their phone and other items, according to a Chicago Police community alert.

The robberies occurred:



Evening of July 18 in the 2000 block of North Burling Street

Evening of July 18 in the 1300 block of North Cleveland Street

Early afternoon Saturday in the 1800 block of North Halsted Street

The robbers were described as two to three boys or men who were 16-22 years old, police said.

Anyone with information about the robberies was asked to call police at 312-747-8380.