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Woodlawn Robberies Lead To Police Warning

By Isra Rahman | August 9, 2017 4:04pm
 Two robberies in Woodlawn lead to police alert.
Two robberies in Woodlawn lead to police alert.
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WOODLAWN — Police issued a warning after two recent robberies in the neighborhood. 

In each incident, the robber walked up to the victim, announced a robbery and then fled on foot.

The incidents occurred: 

• 2:15 p.m. July 22 in the 6700 block of Stony Island Avenue 

• 10:05 p.m. July 27 in the 6700 block of Stony Island Avenue 

The robber was described as a black male, 5-foot-9 to 6-feet, 150-175 pounds, and with dreadlocks. 

Anyone with information on the crimes should call police at (312) 747-8380.