MORGAN PARK — The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert after two armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers in Morgan Park.
In both robberies, the drivers were sent to an address in the 10700 block of South Loomis Street, according to police in the Morgan Park District.
The drivers were confronted by a group of five black males 18 to 22 years old and one black female, also 18 to 22 years old, police said.
One of the robbers was armed with a wooden board and threatened the drivers. Others in the group then took the pizzas, money and the driver's phone, police said.
The first pizza delivery driver was robbed about 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The second driver was robbed at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, according to police.
Police are asking any businesses that receive orders for this block to notify them immediately. Also, businesses are asked to retain all records on the caller and any order information.
Anyone has information about the robberies is encouraged to call the Area South Property Crimes Bureau at 312-747-8273.
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