Block Club Chicago
3000 block of South Hamlin Avenue Google Maps

Police Warn Neighbors After People Beaten And Robbed In Little Village

In three separate incidents, a robber approached a person showed them a weapon before beating them and taking property by force, police said.

Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published
Mauricio Peña

Pilsen, Little Village and West Loop reporter mauricio@blockclubchi.org

See more

LITTLE VILLAGE — Police are warning neighbors after three robberies last month in Little Village.

In the last two weeks, a robber approached a person showed them a weapon before beating them and taking property by force, police said in a community alert.

The most recent incident happened at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 3000 block of South Hamlin Avenue, police said.

The other incidents happened about 7:30 p.m. August 25 in the 380 block of West 28th Street; and  11 p.m. August 19 in the 3700 block of West 31st Street.

Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to call (312) 747-8380.

Roseland, Pullman Primary category in which blog post is published

Lexington Betty Smokehouse Opening In Pullman Food Hall In A Food Truck-To-Restaurant Evolution

"I want to be living proof to other women and girls that look like me that we can have our own companies and create them from the bottom up,” said owner Dominique Leach.

Belmont Cragin, Hermosa Primary category in which blog post is published

Mugging Caught On Video Shows Woman Attacked While Cleaning Snow Off Car In Belmont-Cragin

The mugger ran toward the woman, knocked her down and dragged her on the ground before stealing her purse.

Bronzeville, Near South Side Primary category in which blog post is published

With Family Chats, Foundation Aims To Introduce Al Raby’s Legacy To A New Generation

CPS CEO Janice Jackson, author Lee Bey and Chicago Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara are among the panelists.