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

The early-morning robberies were in the 2800 and 2900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.

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Mina Bloom

Logan Square, Humboldt Park & Avondale reporter mina@blockclubchi.org

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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.

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