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Cops Warn Hyde Park Neighbors of Independence Day Armed Robberies

July 15, 2013 2:39pm | Updated July 15, 2013 2:39pm
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CHICAGO — Police are warning the Hyde Park community of armed robberies from earlier this month.

The robberies happened in the 5400 block and the 5300 block of South Drexel Avenue on July 4 about 1 a.m., according to a community alert.

Police said they're looking for one or possibly two men 6 feet tall with brown eyes and black hair.

In each robbery, the man said he had a gun and demanded items.

Cops asked anyone with information to call detectives at 312-747-8380.

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