Armed robberies were reported in January and February in Altgeld Gardens on the Far South Side.
In each incident, two armed males approach victims, flashed a gun and demanded their property, Chicago police said in a community alert. In some cases the males wore ski masks.
The armed robberies happened during the evening to early morning hours:
- Jan. 23 in the 13300 block of South Corliss Avenue;
- Jan. 30 in the 13100 block of South Ellis Avenue; and
- Feb. 1 in the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area South detectives at 312-747-8273.