Man lured, robbed at gunpoint in South Shore neighborhood

A 51-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint after he was lured to meet someone in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood

Police say the victim got a call to buy a vehicle in the 7600 block of South Essex Avenue around 10:05 a.m. When he arrived an unknown offender took out a handgun and demanded his wallet. 

The offender punched the victim in the stomach. 

The victim was taken to South Shore Hospital in good condition. 

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The offender fled and is not in custody. Area Detectives are investigating.

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