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Community Alert Issued for Chicago Lawn

By DNAinfo Staff on September 23, 2013 7:07pm

  The alert was issued after two cell phone thefts involving physical attacks by unknown robbers.
The alert was issued after two cell phone thefts involving physical attacks by unknown robbers.
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CHICAGO — A community alert has been issued for Chicago Lawn after at least two robberies took place in the area this month.

In both incidents, a robber physically attacked victims and stole their cell phones, police said.

The incidents occurred in the 6400 block of South Western Avenue about 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 15 and in the 6500 block of South Western Avenue about 3:40 a.m. on Sept. 19.

According to police, "offender descriptions vary," but the robber is described as a black male, 5-feet-2 to 6-feet, 120 to 180 pounds, between 16 and 20 years old.

Chicago Lawn residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to police at 312-747-8380.