Police warn of Northwest Side business robberies

Police are warning businesses about a pair of armed robberies reported this month on the Northwest Side.

In the reported incidents, a man has entered businesses, displayed a handgun and announced a robbery, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.

The first robbery was reported on Nov. 18 at 11:55 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Western, police said. The other occurred about 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 22 in the 2100 block of North Kimball.

The suspect is described as a 6-foot man between 20 and 25 years old and weighing 150 to 180 pounds, police said. He wore all black clothing.

Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.