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2 Attempted Armed Robberies Reported In Logan Square, Police Say

The incidents happened on Jan. 13 and 15, according to police.

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Mina Bloom

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

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LOGAN SQUARE — Police are warning residents to be on alert after two attempted armed robberies in the neighborhood last month.

In both incidents, an armed robber went up to a victim and announced a robbery, but was unsuccessful in stealing the victim’s belongings, according to a police-issued community alert.

The robberies happened in the:

  • 2300 block of North Milwaukee Avenue at 10:40 p.m. Jan. 13
  • 2600 block of North Sawyer Avenue at 10:13 p.m. Jan. 15

Anyone with information about these crimes is encouraged to call detectives at 312-744-8263.

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With Chicago’s Official Fireworks Canceled, Neighbors Stage Rogue Displays

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Block Club photographer Colin Boyle captured neighbors celebrating in South Shore, Lincoln Park and on the Near West Side.

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8 Shot, 4 Fatally, In Englewood Shooting, Police Say

A 14-year-old boy was among those killed. Two boys, ages 11 and 15, were among those injured, police said.

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7-Year-Old Girl Shot And Killed While Visiting Relatives On July 4th

Natalie Wallace, an East Side resident, was killed Saturday night in another act of violence against a Chicago child.