Armed robberies reported in South Shore

Police are warning South Side residents of a series of armed robberies reported in recent weeks in South Shore.

In each case, two men approached someone on the street or sidewalk, pulled out a handgun and demanded property, Chicago police said.

The robberies happened:

• About 8:20 p.m. Dec. 22 in the 1700 block of East 71st Street
• About 4:45 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 7000 block of South Stony Island Avenue
• About 1:45 a.m. Jan. 4 in the 2100 block of East 71st Street
• About 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 in the 1900 block of East 71st Street

The suspects were described as two men between the ages of 18 and 30, standing 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-1 and weighing 150-170 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.

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