Rash of robberies reported in Englewood: police
CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents of recent robberies in Englewood on the South Side.
In each incident, two men approach people walking on the sidewalk and threaten them with a handgun or a knife and demand their belongs, police said. After taking their property, the men flee the scene.
The robberies happened:
- About 8:20 a.m. Nov. 14 in the 6100 block of South Aberdeen Street;
- About 11:10 a.m. Nov. 16 in the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street; and
- About 11:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street.
The men are described as between 18 to 25 years old and wearing a facemask.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380.