Pair of robbers target food delivery drivers in Englewood: police

The two male suspects approached drivers fulfilling an order and stole money and food from them, police said.

SHARE Pair of robbers target food delivery drivers in Englewood: police
Food delivery drivers were robed Feb. 25 and 28, 2020, in the 5700 block of South Peoria Street in Englewood.

Food delivery drivers were robed Feb. 25 and 28, 2020, in the 5700 block of South Peoria Street in Englewood.

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Police are warning delivery drivers on the South Side about two robberies reported in the same Englewood block this month.

In both cases, food delivery drivers were fulfilling an order when two suspects approached them and announced a robbery, Chicago police said in a community alert. They took money and food from the drivers.

The robberies happened:

  • At 12 a.m. Feb. 25 in the 5700 block of South Peoria Street and
  • At 2 p.m. Feb. 28 in the 5700 block of South Peoria Street.

The male suspects are described as 17 to 23-years-old and standing 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-10, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area South detectives at 312-747-8273.

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