Logan Square, Austin robberies: 2 robberies reported on Central, Hamlin

In both cases, the suspect knocked someone to the ground from behind and took their property, Chicago police said.

Several cars were stolen in February and March 2021 in Englewood. — Two robberies were reported in May 2020 in Logan Square and Austin.

Police are warning residents in Austin and Logan Square of a pair of robberies reported this month in the West and Northwest side neighborhoods.

In both cases, the suspect knocked someone to the ground from behind and took their property, Chicago police said.

One robbery happened at 12:26 p.m. May 1 in the 1300 block of North Central Avenue, police said. Another took place at 11:23 p.m. May 9 in the 1600 block of North Hamlin Avenue.

The suspect was described as a male standing 5-foot-7 and weighing 190 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394.

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Robberies reported in Logan Square, Austin: police

In both cases, the suspect knocked someone to the ground from behind and took their property, Chicago police said.