Gresham armed robbers target fast food restaurants: police

In each incident, two masked suspects armed with a long rifle demanded money from the register, police said.

Armed robbers stole money from fast food restaurants in the 8300 block of South Ashland Avenue in December, 2019.

Police are warning South Side residents of armed robberies at fast food restaurants last month in Gresham.

In each case, two male suspects wearing ski masks entered the establishment, displayed a long rifle and demanded money from the register, Chicago police said in a community alert.

The robberies happened:

At 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2019 in the 8300 block of South Ashland Avenue and
At 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 2019 in the 8300 block of South Ashland Avenue.

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

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Armed robbers target fast food restaurants in Gresham

In each incident, two masked suspects armed with a long rifle demanded money from the register, police said.