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Three Armed Robberies in West Town, East Garfield Park Lead to Police Alert

 Police are warning Near West Side residents to be cautious following a series of armed robberies in May.
Police are warning Near West Side residents to be cautious following a series of armed robberies in May.
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CHICAGO — Police are warning Near West Side residents to be cautious following a series of armed robberies this month.

During each of the attacks, two men walked up to the victims, pulled a gun and demanded property, police said.

The incidents happened:

• in the 1700 block of West Grand Avenue about 4:10 p.m. on May 1.

• in the 3100 block of West Warren Boulevard about 9:25 p.m. on May 6.

• and in the 2400 block of West Grand Avenue about 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday.

Victims described the attackers as 20- to 28-year-old black men who could be between five-foot-six and six-foot-two and weigh 160-180 pounds.

Anyone with information can call detectives at 312-747-8382.