DNAinfo/Erica Demarest
CHICAGO — Robbers have hit the Austin neighborhood in recent weeks, according to police.
In a community alert released Tuesday, police said thieves were approaching victims, demanding their property, and then taking the items. In one case, the thieves implied they had a gun.
The robberies occurred in about 6:45 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 4600 block of West North Avenue; about 4:15 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 1500 block of North Kolin Avenue; and about 11:45 a.m. Jan. 15 in the 5000 block of West North Avenue, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 312-744-8263.
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