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Robberies reported in Cragin, Belmont Heights

In both incidents, two males wearing black masks punched or pushed a person and stole their purse, Chicago police said.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
Three people were carjacked June 18, 2021.

Two robberies were reported in May 2020 on the Northwest Side.

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Two robberies were reported recently in Cragin and Belmont Heights on the Northwest Side.

In both incidents, two males wearing black masks punched or pushed a person and stole their purse, Chicago police said.

The first robbery happened about 2:50 p.m. May 22 in the 5100 block of West Belmont Avenue. The second happened about 10:30 a.m. May 30 in the 7400 block of West Belmont Avenue.

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

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