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Austin Armed Robberies Lead to Warning from Police

September 7, 2015 10:33am | Updated September 7, 2015 10:33am
Police say four armed robberies have been reported in Austin since Aug. 24.
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Chicago Police

AUSTIN — Police are warning Austin residents of a series of armed robberies in the area since late August.

Police said the robberies occurred:

• At 5:15 a.m. Aug. 24 in the 5600 block of West Augusta Boulevard

• At 2:30 p.m. Aug. 26 in the 5700 block of West Chicago Avenue

• At 1:10 a.m. Aug. 29 in the 100 block of North Leclaire Avenue

• At 3:25 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of North Lacrosse Avenue

In all cases, police described the robbers as two black men ages 18-25, between 5-foot-7 and 6-feet tall, with medium complexions.

Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call detectives at 312-744-8263.

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