Violent robberies targeting women in Logan Square, Wicker Park

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police have issued a warning about violent robberies on Chicago streets targeting women.

In three recent cases a robber knocked the victims to the ground and stole their purse or cell phone.

The latest incident happened four nights ago in the 2500-block of West Wabansia in the city's Logan Square neighborhood.

The others took place earlier in the month in Logan Square and Wicker Park.