Man Abducted in Chicago’s Old Town, Forced to Transfer Money via ATM and Banking App

A -year-old man was abducted in Chicago s Old Town neighborhood over the weekend and coerced into withdrawing cash from an ATM and transferring funds through a banking app according to police reports Man Abducted in Chicago s Old Town Forced to Transfer Money via ATM and Banking App Development Overview The victim was walking near the intersection of North Avenue and Wells Street late Saturday night when two men approached him They allegedly forced him into a wagon at gunpoint and drove him to a nearby ATM compelling him to withdraw cash Subsequently they demanded that he transfer additional funds via a mobile banking application After the transactions the assailants published the victim unharmed Police are probing the matter and reviewing surveillance footage from the area Neighborhood Response The Old Town locality has expressed concern over the brazen nature of the crime Local residents are urged to remain vigilant especially during late-night hours and to review any suspicious activity to functionaries Safety Recommendations Stay Alert Be aware of your surroundings particularly when walking alone at night Use Well-Lit Routes Stick to well-lit and populated areas whenever manageable Secure Personal Devices Ensure that mobile banking apps are protected with strong passwords and biometric authentication Description Suspicious Activity Contact local law enforcement if you notice any unique behavior Administration are asking anyone with information about the situation to come forward Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Chicago Police Department