Police warn of recent South Shore robberies

Police are warning South Siders about a spate of robberies reported this month in South Shore.

A man approached someone, pulled out a handgun and demanded property in each incident, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The robberies happened:

• About 10:55 a.m. May 6 in the 2100 block of East 74th Street
• About 8:40 a.m. May 15 in the 2000 block of East 74th Street
• About 10:10 p.m. May 25 in the 7400 block of South Merrill Avenue
• About 1:45 a.m. May 26 in the 7400 block of South Jeffery Boulevard

The suspect is described by police as a man between 18 and 26 years old, standing 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 and weighing 175-190 pounds.

Anyone with information should call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.

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