Robberies reported in Gold Coast: police

Chicago police are warning residents of a string of robberies reported in December and January in the Gold Coast on the Near North Side.

In each incident, victims were attacked and robbed by two males, according to a community alert from Chicago police. Victims or witnesses described seeing the robbers flee in a white SUV.

The robberies happened during the evening hours:

• Dec. 24 in the 900 block of North Dewitt Place;
• Dec. 30 in the 200 block of East Pearson Street;
• Jan. 2 in the 800 block of North Dewitt Place;
• Jan. 3 in the 900 block of North Dewitt Place;
• Jan. 6 in the 200 block of East Chestnut Street;
• Jan. 7 in the 600 block of North La Salle Drive; and
• Jan. 8 in the 200 block of East Delaware Place.

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

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