Police warn of robberies in city's Southwest Side

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Police are warning residents of the city's Elsdon neighborhood about a series of robberies reported in the area.

Police say the offenders allegedly approached the victims from behind and demanded or forcibly removed their property. Incidents were reported at the following locations:

• 5200-block of S. Pulaski Road on Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.


• 5200-block of S. Keeler Avenue on Sept. 4 at 6:20 a.m.


• 5100-block of S. Pulaski Road on Sept. 4 at 3 p.m.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Chicago police at 312-747-8382.