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Armed robberies reported on Near North Side, Lincoln Park: police

In each incident, two males flashed a blue steel gun and took money and other items, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire
Four armed robberies were reported in January and February on the Near North Side and in Lincoln Park.
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Chicago police are warning residents of four armed robberies reported in January and February on the Near North Side and in Lincoln Park.

In each incident, two males flashed a blue steel gun and took money and other items, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The robberies happened:

  • Jan. 14 in the 600 block of North State Street;
  • Jan. 20 in the 700 block of North Wabash Avenue;
  • Jan. 28 in the 1600 block of North Halsted Street; and
  • Feb. 8 in the 500 block of North Dearborn Street.

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

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