Robberies reported on the Southwest Side: police

The latest incidents happened Friday in the 6400 block of South Spaulding Avenue and in the 6100 block of South Francisco Avenue.

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A string of robberies were reported in Southwest Side neighborhoods.

A string of robberies were reported in Southwest Side neighborhoods.

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Chicago police are warning residents of a string of robberies reported in February in Southwest Side neighborhoods.

In each incident, two males approach victims, demanded property then fled, Chicago police said in a community alert.

The robberies happened during the morning hours:

  • Feb. 1 in the 3900 block of West 66th Place;
  • Feb. 3 in the 4600 block of West Marquette Road and the 6100 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue;
  • Feb. 5 in the 6100 block of South Troy Street;
  • Feb. 7 in the 6400 block of South Spaulding Avenue and in the 6100 block of South Francisco Avenue.

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

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