Robberies

Two men robbed items advertised on Craig's List in the Northwest Side on Friday, police said.

The most recent robbery occurred Saturday in the 3900 block of South Halsted Street, police said.

The most recent incident occurred in the 1800 block of North Drake Avenue, police said.

In each case, a man approached a woman from behind, then pushed or punched her in the face, police said.

Tommy Langston, 21, was charged with nine counts of robbery between September and November.

The robberies have taken place near U.S. Celullar Field. 

Police issued a warning after two armed robberies in Ravenswood Friday.

Police say the thieves are using physical force to intimidate their victims.

Police issued a community alert after five similar robberies in Lakeview in September.

The alert was issued after two cell phone thefts involving physical attacks by unknown robbers.

Cops issued a community alert warning residents of recent robberies and burglaries. 

The workshop will focus on tools to address street harassment and physical assault.

But the local police commander said it would take more than additional police to stop crime.

A teen is suspected in the robberies.

The robberies occured late at night and in the early morning, police said.