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Bleach thrown in woman's face during robbery attempt near Mayor Emanuel's home

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By ABC7
Monday, February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014 (CHICAGO)

It happened Saturday afternoon just a few blocks from Mayor Rahm Emanuel's house.

Police say a man and a woman approached the victim and tried to rob her. The woman threw a bottle of bleach in the victim's face.

Her screams attracted neighbors and the couple ran away after the unsuccessful robbery attempt.

The victim was treated for minor injuries.

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