Police say armed robbers are targeting people near CTA bus stops in Chicago's North Lawndale and Douglas Park neighborhoods.
Police said two incidents occurred on March 3 at approximately 6:10 p.m. at the 1900-block of South Kedzie Avenue and three days later at the 1800-block of South California Avenue at approximately 2:25 p.m.
Police believe that two or three different men approached commuters either while they were waiting for or after exiting a CTA bus.
The men allegedly displayed a knife and demanded each victim hand over their belongings. If the victims did not comply they took them by force, police said.
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It has not yet been confirmed if it was the same group of men who committed both crimes.
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Police advise that community members to always be aware of their surroundings, report suspicious activity and to dial 911 immediately if in a dangerous situation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bureau of Detectives at (312) 747-8380.