3 Robberies At Gunpoint Reported In Pilsen, Police Say

The most recent incident happened Jan. 22 in the 1100 block of West Cullerton Street, police said.

10:10 AM CST on Jan 27, 2020

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PILSEN — Police are warning residents after three armed robberies were reported this month in Pilsen.

In three separate incidents, the victim was approached by three people, one of whom showed a handgun and demanded the victim’s cell phone and wallet, Chicago Police said in a community alert.

The most recent incident happened at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 22 in the 1100 block of West Cullerton Street.

The other incidents happened:

at 2:10 p.m. Jan. 17 in the 900 block of West 18th Place

at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 18 in the 1800 block of South Morgan Street

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central Detectives at 312-747-8380.

Mauricio Peña

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

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