Police: Three approached from behind, robbed in Bronzeville

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Police are warning residents of three robberies in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side.

In each incident, the victim was approached from behind by a robber or robbers who used force or pressed an unknown object against their back, implying that they had a weapon, Chicago Police said.

The incidents occurred:

  • Between about 7:30 p.m. and about 8 p.m. on February 15 in the 4300 block of South Prairie Avenue;
  • About 6:50 p.m. on February 16 in the 4600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue;
  • About 2:30 p.m. on March 5 in the 700 block of East 43rd Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Central detectives (312) 747-8380.

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