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Two Chicago Loop businesses robbed within one hour, police say

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police are alerting businesses in the Loop of two recent related robberies. 

In both cases, a lone person went into the business and announced a robbery while implying he or she was armed with a weapon, police said. 

In one of the incidents, the robber ordered a restaurant employee to go into and remain in a restroom inside the business. 

The incidents happened at the following times and locations: 

  • 200 block of W. Madison Street on February 18, 2024 at 6:30 A.M.
  • 0-100 block of W. Lake Street on February 18, 2024 at 7:10 A.M.

The robber is described as a Black man between 28 and 35 years old, wearing a black jacket, dark colored pants, a black ski mask and white gym shoes. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Area 3 detectives at (312) 744-8263. 

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