2 robberies reported on same block in Back of the Yards

The robberies happened in the 5400 block of South Hermitage Avenue, Chicago police said. In both incidents, two men in their late 20s or early 30s approached someone and took their property or vehicle

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Two people were robbed in February and March 2020 in the 5400 block of South Hermitage Avenue.

Two people were robbed in February and March 2020 in the 5400 block of South Hermitage Avenue.

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Two people were robbed weeks apart on the same block in the Back of the Yards on the South Side.

The robberies happened about 4:45 a.m. Feb. 29 and about 2:10 a.m. March 19 in the 5400 block of South Hermitage Avenue, Chicago police said.

In both incidents, two men in their late 20s or early 30s approached someone and took their property or vehicle, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8382.

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