Police: 3 armed robberies reported at Roseland, West Pullman businesses

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert after three armed robberies occurred in January on the South Side.

According to the Chicago Police Department, three armed robberies reportedly occurred in the Roseland and West Pullman neighborhoods in January.

The armed robberies occurred at businesses located on the date/times below:

• 200 block of East 103rd Street at 7:41 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 07
• 11600 block of South Halsted Street at 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13
• 100 block of West 111th Street at 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20

During the incidents, a suspect entered a business, approached employees, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. They then took money from the cash register and from employees before fleeing the scene.

The suspect has been described as a man wearing a black hoodie, black pants, gloves, and a face mask.

No further information has been provided at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

The Chicago Police Department want to remind residents if you are confronted by an assailant to remain calm, remember any unique physical characteristics, never pursue a fleeing assailant, and immediately report the incident.

Anyone with information regarding the incidents are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-747-8273.