CPD seek 2 men in several Northwest Side business robberies
The offenders took cash and items from the businesses, according to police.
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The offenders took cash and items from the businesses, according to police.
Authorities said the suspect allegedly approached the victim and engaged in a short conversation.
The victim was walking to school in the 3800 block of West 16th Street when they saw a gray 2018 Chevy Equinox, driven by an African American man, make a U-turn and park on the street.
Police said the robber took cash from the businesses.
Chicago police said thieves broke into a currency exchange, in the 1100 block of South Western Avenue just before 4 a.m.
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One of the offenders fled the scene in the victim's car. The other three left in a dark-colored sedan.
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In each incident, three or four armed men approached victims on the sidewalk and demanded their property by threatening the use of force.
The robber walked into a Walgreens, in the 6100 block of North Western Avenue just before 9:30 p.m., with a large knife and announced a robbery, police said.
The victim ran into his residence about a block away where Chicago Fire Department members responded.
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