Armed robber hits 4 cellphone phone stores in Little Village: police

Four robberies have occurred since October, according to police.

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Police say four robberies have happened at mobile phone stores in Little Village over the last two months.

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An armed robber has targeted four cellphone stores in Little Village since October, according to police.

In each of the incidents, a man showed a gun or knife and demanded property by force, according to Chicago police.

The robberies happened:

  • about 12:20 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 2000 block of West Cermak Road;
  • about 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. in the 2800 block of West Cermak Road;
  • about 4:50 p.m. Oct. 23 in the 3200 block of West 26th Street; and
  • about 12:45 p.m. Nov. 29 in the 3200 block of West 26th Street.

The suspect is between 30 and 45 years old, police said.

Police asked anyone with tips to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253.

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