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String of armed robberies in South Shore prompt CPD community alert

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police are asking South Shore residents to be vigilant after a string of armed robberies.

In a community alert issued on Tuesday, June 22, CPD warned the public of multiple incidents in which two male offenders armed with guns announced a robbery, obtained the victim’s belongings, and ran off before being caught.

CPD listed the location, date, and time of the recent incidents:

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  • 8000 block of S. Kingston Ave on June 17 at 8:03 a.m. (South Shore)
  • 7600 block of S. Colfax Ave on June 20 at 12:19 a.m. (South Shore)
  • 7600 block of S. Kingston Ave on June 21 at 8 a.m. (South Shore)
  • 7800 block of S. Kingston Ave on June 21 at 2:16 p.m. (South Shore)

According to police, the armed suspects had black handguns with drum-style magazines, and were in the age range of 18-20. The duo could be wearing black and gray hooded sweatshirts.

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Anyone with additional information may leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Tipsters may also call Area Two Detectives at (312) 747-8273.

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