Cops: Armed robbers targeting people in New City, Canaryville

SHARE Cops: Armed robbers targeting people in New City, Canaryville
zzcoppatch3.jpg

Sun-Times stock photo

Chicago Police are cautioning New City and Canaryville residents after a series of armed robberies over the last two weeks in the South Side neighborhoods.

The hold-ups happened about 3 p.m. July 31 in the 300 block of West 51st Street; about 4:45 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 5100 block of South Emerald; and about 5:30 a.m. Aug. 9 in the 300 block of West 47th Street, according to a community alert issued Sunday by Deering District police.

Police don’t have a detailed description of the possible robbers. Anyone with information should call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8382.

The Latest
Surrogate pregnancies are banned in Spain, although children from such pregnancies can be registered.
The Cubs beat the Brewers 4-0 on Thursday to open the season.
Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez have terrific buddy-movie chemistry in fantasy film that deftly balances high-stakes action, warm drama and clever comedy.
Could there again be a “blueprint” on how to force the Bulls offense into a limp? The Lakers definitely adjusted from their Sunday loss in Los Angeles.
Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.