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CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning Southwest Side businesses about recent armed robberies.
In each incident, police say an unknown offender entered a business, pulled out a gun, and demanded or took money by force.
The crimes happened at the following locations and times.
- 4200 block of W. 26th St. on Wednesday, December 8 at 3:37 p.m.
- 4000 block of W. 26th St. on Thursday, December 9 at 2:40 p.m.
- 2400 block of S. Hamlin on Thursday, December 9 at 2:44 p.m.
- 2200 block of S. California on Thursday, December 9 at 3:20 p.m.
- 4100 block of W. 26th St. on Monday, December 13 at 2:19 p.m.
Police describe the offender as a Black male between the ages of 20 and 39, standing 5-foot-9 to 6-foot-4, weighing 180 to 280 pounds, and wearing all black clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area 4 Detectives at 312-746-8253.