Chicago Police Officer Suffers Broken Hip Arresting Armed Robbery Suspects
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago Police officer suffered a broken hip while arresting two suspects wanted in a string of armed robberies on the North Side.
The suspects were pursued during a foot case and arrested by 19th Police District officers. Charges are pending.
On three occasions, the suspects approached people with a gun and demanded their property. CPD did not immediately provide locations for the robberies.
On Twitter, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said money and a gun were recovered.
The officer will require surgery, Guglielmi said.
