Police warn of armed robberies in Kenwood

Police are warning residents of the Kenwood neighborhood of a recent pair of armed robberies on the South Side

In both incidents, robbers walk up to people, pull out a handgun and demand property, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.

The robberies happened about 1:05 a.m. Dec. 17 in the 1000 block of East 46th Street and about 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in the 4600 block of South Greenwood, police said.

One suspect is thought to be between 18 and 21 years old, 5-foot-11 and 155 pounds with a light complexion, police said. The second suspect is between 19 and 20 years old, 5-foot-5, between 130 and 140 pounds with a light complexion.

Another suspect is thought to be 5-foot-9, 150 pounds with a dark complexion and an afro, police said. The fourth robber is thought to be between 19 and 25 years old.

Anyone with information on the robberies should contact Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8382.