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Loyola Student Taken To ATM By Armed Robber Seeking Cash, Police Say

April 26, 2017 8:58am | Updated April 26, 2017 8:58am
A Loyola student was approached in the 1200 block of West Arthur Avenue and forced to withdraw money at a Chase bank on Sheridan Road, police said.
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ROGERS PARK — A Loyola University student was robbed while walking near the campus early Saturday morning, according to the school. 

Around 2:45 a.m., the student was walking in the 1200 block of West Arthur Avenue when a person with a weapon approached. The school did not specify the type of weapon used. 

Both walked over to a Chase ATM at 6415 N. Sheridan Road, where money was withdrawn before the robber fled, police said.

A safety alert issued by Loyola said a description of the robber was not available. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Campus Safety at 773-508-6039 or the Chicago Police Department via 911 or 312-744-8263.

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