Police warn of robberies in Armour Square, Chinatown

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Chicago Police are cautioning South Side residents after a series of strong-arm robberies last month in Armour Square and Chinatown.

One to four people have walked up to victims at night and demanded their things, according to a community alert from Deering District police. The robberies happened:

  • July 26 in the 2400 block of South Archer,
  • July 24 in the 2100 block of South Archer and
  • July 23 in the 200 block of West 29th Street.

The robbers were males between 17 and 20, but police do not have detailed descriptions.

Anyone with information should call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8382.

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