Cab drivers robbed at gunpoint in Lawndale: police

The robberies happened in the evening June 23 and July 1 in the 1800 blocks of South Lawndale and Ridgeway avenues, police said.

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Two taxi drivers were robbed at gunpoint June 23, 2020, and July 1, 2020, in Lawndale on the West Side.

Two taxi drivers were robbed at gunpoint June 23, 2020, and July 1, 2020, in Lawndale on the West Side.

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Chicago police are warning cab drivers about a pair of robberies reported recently in Lawndale on the West Side.

In both incidents, someone ordered a taxi then pulled out a gun when the car arrived, Chicago police said. They took the driver’s property before fleeing.

The robberies happened between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 23 in the 1800 block of South Lawndale Avenue and about 6:20 p.m. July 1 in the 1800 block of South Ridgeway Avenue, police said.

Police did not provide a description of any suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253.

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