$25K reward offered in armed robbery of mail carrier in South Shore

A man on a bicycle allegedly confronted the postal worker with a knife.

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The robbery happened Oct. 17, 2020, in the 2600 block of East 74th Place.

The robbery happened Oct. 17, 2020, in the 2600 block of East 74th Place.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Federal authorities are offering a $25,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of a man who robbed a mail carrier in the South Shore neighborhood.

A man on a bicycle allegedly confronted the postal worker with a knife about noon Oct. 17 in the 2600 block of East 74th Place, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

The suspect was wearing a black face mask and sweatshirt. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with tips is asked to call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455.

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