Gunman robs Portage Park restaurant

A 50-year-old man was working the counter at a restaurant in the 3500 block of North Central Avenue, when a male walked in, flashed a gun, reached over the counter and then stole money from the register.

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A teen boy was fatally shot Aug. 14, 2022, in the Golden Gate neighborhood.

A restaurant was robbed at gun point Feb. 8, 2021, in the 3500 block of Noth Central Avenue.

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A man robbed a restaurant at gunpoint Monday night in Portage Park.

A 50-year-old man was working the counter at a restaurant in the 3500 block of North Central Avenue, when a male walked in, flashed a gun, reached over the counter and stole money from the register, Chicago police said.

He was last seen running to a waiting silver-colored sedan.

Area Five detectives are investigating.

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