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The most recent robbery happened in the 2400 block of West Warren Boulevard at 7:15 p.m. on Dec 3, police said. Google Maps

5 Robberies At Gunpoint Reported On Near West Side, Police Say

The most recent robbery happened in the 2400 block of West Warren Boulevard Dec. 3, police said.

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Mauricio Peña

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NEAR WEST SIDE —Police are warning residents after a series of armed robberies were reported in November and December.

In five separate incidents, one to three robbers approached a person, showed a handgun and demanded their items, police said in a community alert.

The most recent robbery happened in the 2400 block of West Warren Boulevard at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 3, police said.

The other incidents happened: 

• in the 2200 block of West Monroe Street at 5:05 p.m. Dec. 3

• in the 2300 block of West Monroe Street at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 2

• in the 2100 block of West Washington Boulevard at 10 a.m. Nov. 10

• in the 2300 block of West Lake Street at 9:10 p.m. Nov. 9

Anyone with information can call detectives at 312-744-8380.

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