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Police: Three armed robberies reported in same Gresham block

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Police are warning Gresham residents about three recent armed robberies that all happened in the same block of the South Side neighborhood.

In each robbery, a cab driver was called to the 7800 block of South Ada to pick up a fare when two male suspects entered the cab, displayed a gun and demanded property, according to Chicago Police.

The robberies happened about 6:25 p.m. Jan. 16; about 7:40 p.m. Jan. 20; and about 2:45 p.m. Jan. 23, police said.

Anyone with information on the robberies should contact Area South detectives at 9312) 747-8273.

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