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Two arrested after robbery spree

CHICAGO, June 12 (UPI) -- A man and a woman are in custody after a robbery spree that lasted two weeks, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Saturday.

The man is suspected of posing as a police officer and stealing money from victims in Chicago. In some of the holdups, the woman allegedly posed as a prostitute, luring male victims to park their vehicles in places where the fake cop could rob them.

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Police have recovered handcuffs, two fake badges and a "replica" gun from the suspects.

Formal charges are expected to be filed during the weekend.

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