ARMOUR SQUARE — There’s been a flurry of robberies in the area since Tuesday morning, according to Deering District detectives.
Police say the crimes took place:
• At 8:35 a.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of West 23rd Street.
• At 8:40 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of West 28th Street.
• At 7:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 2200 block of South Archer Avenue.
Police say the offender is a Hispanic man between 20-30 years old. He stands between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-9 and weighs 160 pounds.
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.
For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here:
