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Armed group robs Edison Park deli shop

A deli shop on the city's Northwest Side is still open after being robbed by an armed group early Saturday morning.

Chicago police said just before 5:30 a.m., three suspects targeted Tony's Italian Deli Subs in the 6700 block of Northwest Highway in Edison Park.

Police said a 68-year-old man walked in through the back and was met by the suspects, who were taking property from inside. They then showed a gun before leaving the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

No injuries were reported.

The deli shop shared surveillance video of the robbery on their Facebook, showing three masked suspects breaking the front glass door of the shop before entering and taking what appeared to be cash registers. One of the suspects was seen slamming one of the registers on the sidewalk in an attempt to open it. 

In the post, the shop said, "Hello my wonderful customers and friends..Tony's  Deli got robbed this morning..Vito walked  in on the robbery and was robbed at gun point. We are all ok and safe. WE WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS.  Please be patient as we are trying our best to continue to be resilient. the video shows what happened. Thank God no-one is hurt."

On Sunday, Tony's Deli issued another statement:

"We would like to thank each and everyone who has come out to give us support. We are overwhelmed by the amount of love and support our friends & family and our amazing staff!!! not to mention our wonderful EP community has given us. Thank you to the 16th District Police Department for your quick response & support. You all have rallied behind us and we are so grateful. For those that have stopped by giving us hugs, making sure Vito and family are ok, sent gifts, flowers, cards, coffee, cookies, thank you very much. For the generous people who have given us monetary gifts know that every penny will be donated to a charity."

The later statement went on to say crimes such as the one that targeted Tony's "are happening way to often with little or no consequences." 

No one was in custody Monday, and Grand Central Area detectives are investigating.  

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