CPD issue alert about string of armed robberies on Southwest Side
CHICAGO â Chicago police are warning residents about a string of armed robberies on the city's Southwest Side , with five of the six reported robberies happening on Friday. The robberies happened in the Brighton Park , Back of the Yard, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods. Police said in each of the incidents, two men would approach the victims on the street while armed with handguns and announced a Robbery.
4700 block of South Lavergne Avenue on Jul 19, at 5:25 a.m.The robbers were described as two black men between 18 and 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 130 to 170 pounds, wearing all-black clothing with black ski masks. They were said to be driving a black SUV, a Grey Jeep Cherokee, and a Grey Infiniti with unknown Indiana Plates.Police are advising the public:Always be aware of your surroundings.Immediately report suspicious activity.
Chicago Lawn Armed Robbery Southwest Side Back Of The Yards Brighton Park
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