Violent robberies reported in Kenwood: police

Chicago police are warning residents of three violent robberies in Kenwood on the South Side.

The victims were approached by several male suspects and were either restrained or hit before the robberies. The suspect then ran, police said.

The incidents occurred:

• About 3:20 p.m. Nov. 3, in the 4800 block of South Dorchester Avenue;
• about 6:00 p.m. Nov. 11, in the 1300 block of East Hyde Park Boulevard; and
• about 7:49 p.m. Nov. 14, in the 1100 block of East 48th Street.

The suspects were described as three to six males between 14 and 18-years-old, police said.

One of the males was described as 6 feet, 170 pounds with black wavy hair and wearing a gray hoodie, police said. Another male was described as 5-foot-6, 150 pounds and wearing a black hoodie.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Central detectives at 312-727-8382.

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