Crime News Metro/State

Pair of robberies reported in Scottsdale: police

In each case, a man approached someone and demanded their property, police said.

By Ro Coleman

A pair of robberies were reported in Scottsdale. — The latest robbery happened Nov. 21, 2019, in the 8300 block of South Kolmar Avenue.

Police are warning Southwest Side residents of two robberies reported in recent weeks in Scottsdale.

In both cases, a man approached someone and demanded their property, Chicago police said in a community alert.

A robbery happened about 4:06 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 4600 block of West 85th Street, police said. Another happened about 6:50 a.m. Nov. 21 in the 8300 block of South Kolmar Avenue.

One of the suspects was described as 18 to 25 years old, standing 5-foot-8 to 6 feet and weighing 140-150 pounds, police said. The other as 20 to 25 years old and standing between 5-foot-10 and 6 feet.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-744-8380.

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