Strong-arm robberies reported in Lake View and Lincoln Park: police

Chicago police are warning Lake View and Lincoln Park residents of three strong-arm robberies reported in the North Side community areas in June and July.

In each incident, two males targeted men who were alone, then beat them up before taking their property, Chicago police said.

The robberies happened June 22 in the 2500 block of North Clark Street, June 30 in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue and July 8 in the 3200 block of North Wilton Avenue, police said. The robberies all happened in the late night or early morning hours.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.