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

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.