BRIDGEPORT — Neighborhood folks should be on the lookout for armed robbers, according to Deering District detectives.
Over the past month, there has been a rash of robberies in the area.
Police say the crimes took place:
• At 3:09 p.m. Feb. 14 in the 5000 block of South Paulina Street.
• At 4:45 p.m. Feb. 21 in the 4900 block of South Winchester Avenue.
• At 10 p.m. Feb. 21 in the 300 block of West Cermak Road.
• At 11:30 a.m. Feb. 29 in the 400 block of West 24th Place.
• At 12:30 a.m. March 2 in the 4800 block of South Wolcott Avenue.
Police say the offenders are slim men, between 20-25 years old, standing between 5-foot-8 and 6-foot-1 with brown eyes and black hair.
Here’s what Chicago Police say you can do to stay safe:
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Report all suspicious activity.
• If you are confronted by a robber, stay calm.
• Remember the robber’s physical characteristics, such as scars, acne, crooked teeth or a limp.
• Never chase a fleeing robber.
• Request contact information from witnesses.
• After a crime, dial 9-1-1, and — if possible — remain on scene until police arrive.
Anyone with information about the recent robberies should call detectives at 312-747-8382.
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