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Police Warn of Spike in Near West Side Robberies

By DNAinfo Staff on April 10, 2013 7:03pm

 Police warn Near West Side residents of an increase in robberies in the last week.
Police warn Near West Side residents of an increase in robberies in the last week.
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CHICAGO — Police are warning Near West Side residents of an increase in robberies during April.

Two men walk up to victims and imply they have a weapon but do not show one, according to a community alert.

The robberies occurred about 9 p.m. Friday in the 1700 block of West Grand Avenue and about 3:15 a.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of West Augusta Avenue, police said.

The robbers are described as black men, standing 6 feet tall and weighing between 120 and 140 pounds, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 312-747-8380.