3 armed robberies reported within 20 minutes on Chicago's Northwest Side: police

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Chicago police are warning of a string of armed robberies in the Portage Park and Logan Square neighborhoods within a 20-minute span.

In each of the incidents, the suspect, described as a Black man, entered the store and approached the counter pointing a gun and demanded cash from the register.

The suspect is described as wearing a navy blue hoodie, red and blue face mask, blue jeans with bedazzled pockets, black and white gym shoes with a black handgun.

Dates and locations:

  •  3500 block of North Central Ave on May 14 at 8:30 PM (Portage Park)
  • 3000 block of North Pulaski Ave on May 14 at 8:45 PM (Logan Square)
  • 3000 block of North Pulaski Ave on May 14 at 8:50 PM (Logan Square)

What you can do:

Police are reminding the public to never pursue a fleeing assailant, never resist a robbery, call 911, and not to touch anything until police arrive at the scene.

Anyone with information should contact Area Five Detectives at 312-746-7394 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference P26-5-009.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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