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Armed robbery reported in Beverly

Two males approached a person who was alone and stole their property, police said.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Two people were wounded in separate shootings July 16, 2022 on the same block in Grand Crossing.

A person was robbed in Beverly Oct. 21, 2019.

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Police are warning South Side residents after an armed robbery was reported Monday in Beverly.

Two suspects approached a male who was alone about 7:25 p.m. in the 2200 block of West 96th Street, Chicago police said in an alert. One suspect displayed a handgun while the other stole the person’s property. Both ran off down an alley afterwards.

The two suspects are described as males between 17 to 20-years old, police said. They were about 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds. One was wearing a black and gold Pelle Pelle jacket and dark jeans, and the other was wearing a black hoodie and dark jeans.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Area South detectives at 312-747-8273.

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