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Chicago police warn of armed robberies in Austin neighborhood



CHICAGO – Chicago police are warning residents of the Austin neighborhood a few sequence of armed robberies.

Police mentioned the incidents occurred on the following instances and places:

  • 5200 block of W. Harrison St – November 11, 2024 (3:30 – 4:08pm hours) in Austin
  • 5300 block of W. Congress Pky – November 11, 2024 (10:11am hours) in Austin
  • 500 block of S. Lockwood Ave.- November 12, 2024 (9:45pm hours) in Austin
  • 400 block of S. Lockwood Ave. – November 14, 2024 (7:31am hours) in Austin

In every of the incidents, the suspect approached the victims whereas strolling on the sidewalk or close to an alley. The suspect brandished a handgun whereas demanding the sufferer to show over their property, corresponding to their purses, cell telephones, jewellery, garments and bank cards.

Throughout one of many incidents, the suspect shot the sufferer 4 instances – twice within the physique and twice within the knee, in keeping with police.

Police described the suspect as a male between 5’9″ and 6’0″ between the ages of 15-25, and between 130-170 kilos. He was sporting darkish clothes on the time of the robberies.

Anybody with data is requested to name police at 312-746-8253.

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