Police warn of armed robberies at bus stops in South Shore

At least two people were robbed at gunpoint at CTA bus stops in the South Shore neighborhood last month, police said.

In both incidents, one to three males walked up to a victim waiting at a bus stop, pulled out a firearm, and demanded property, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.

Both robberies happened Dec. 28, one at 5:12 a.m. in the 2000 block of East 79th Street; and the other about 12:45 p.m. in the 3000 block of East 79th Street, police said.

The robbers are described only as young males. Anyone with information should call Area South detectives at (312) 747-8273.