Rash Of Strong Arm Robberies On Same 2-Block Stretch Reported In Logan Square, Police Warn

LOGAN SQUARE — At least four strong arm robberies were reported in Logan Square and Avondale over the last several weeks within the same two-block stretch, according to police.

In each incident, a pedestrian was approached by a robber who demanded belongings, according to a police alert issued over the weekend.

The incidents were reported in the:

• 2800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on Sept. 16 at 6:20 a.m.
• 2900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on Sept. 19 at 5:32 a.m.
• 2800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on Sept. 19 at 5:30 a.m.
• 2900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on Sept. 24 at 6:53 a.m.

Anyone with information is urged to call detectives at 312-744-8263.