Chicago police are warning Sunday of a string of armed robberies of people on foot in the Near West Side and Little Italy neighborhoods.
In each of the incidents, armed individuals approached, displayed a handgun and demanded the person's items, according to police.
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WATCH HEREOffenders approached an individual and attempted to take their vehicle in one incident, but were not successful, officials said.
The latest reported armed burglaries happened at the following locations:
- 1500 block of West Warren on Aug. 1 at approximately 5:30 p.m.
- 1500 block of West Jackson on Aug. 6 at approximately 9:15 p.m.
- 600 block of South Loomis on Aug. 6 at approximately 2:10 a.m.
Police warned people to be aware of their surroundings, stay in well-lit areas during the late night and early morning hours, pay attention to suspicious individuals and remain calm.
Authorities also noted to never pursue a fleeing assailant. Rather, police said to call 9-1-1 and report details of the offender, in addition to any vehicle information.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Bureau of Detectives for Area Three at (312) 744-8263.
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