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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Sun-Times Wire

Pair of robberies reported in Back of the Yards: police

A robbery took place in the 5300 block of South Hermitage Avenue, June 25, 2019, in Back of the Yards.

Police are warning South Siders after a couple of robberies were reported last month in Back of the Yards.

In both cases, a group of men approached someone and demanded property or took it by force, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

A robbery took place between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. June 25 in the 5300 block of South Hermitage Avenue, police said. The suspects are described as two 18 to 19-year-old men.

The second robbery happened at 11:18 a.m. June 27 in the 1800 block of West 52nd Street, police said. In this incident, police are looking for four men between the ages of 20 and 25.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8382.

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