Armed, masked robbers hit 2 stores on North Side: police

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Police are warning residents of masked robbers who targeted two businesses in the Irving Park and Albany Park neighborhoods on the North Side.

In both robberies, two males who had a handgun and were wearing ski masks entered the businesses and demanded money and property, Chicago Police said.

The first robbery occurred at 11:33 a.m. on April 17 in the 3900 block of North Kimball Avenue. The second happened at 2:17 p.m. on May 1 in the 3800 block of West Montrose, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area North detectives (312) 744-8263.

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