Armed Robber Hits Dollar Stores In Morgan Park, Gresham: COPS

CHICAGO, IL -- An armed robber has been targeting dollar stores in the Gresham and Morgan Park neighborhoods. Chicago police issued a business alert for the 6th and 22nd districts. The robberies occurred between 7 and 9 p.m.

The purported robber is described as a male African-American between 40 and 45 years old, 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighing 200 pounds. Witnesses said he was wearing a baseball cap. Incidents occurred on the following dates and locations:

• Sept. 17, 2017, 1200 block of West 87th St.
• Sept. 21, 2017, 9300 block of South Ashland Ave.
• Sept. 23, 2017, 7000 block of South Ashland Ave.

CPD offers businesses the following safety tips:

• Ensure your business has a surveillance system located on the inside and outside.
• Keep a hold-up alarm system within reach of the cash register
• Train employees how to deal with robbery situations safely
• If possible, close your business while waiting for responding officers in order to preserve any evidence left by the offender
• Be aware of any subjects loitering or watching your business and notify police
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to police.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people including any vehicle description and license plate information.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Area South Property Crimes Unit at 312-747-8273. Reference RD#s JA-435581, JA-441203 and JA-443907.

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