VIDEO: Robber pulls out gun with child, 3, nearby in Back of the Yards

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018
VIDEO: Robber pulls out gun with child nearby
Chicago police have asked for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect who pulled out a gun with a 3-year-old child just feet away.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have asked for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect who pulled out a gun with a 3-year-old child just feet away.

Surveillance video shows the suspect in an armed robbery in the 1700-block of West 47th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood at about 1:50 p.m. last Monday, Jan. 29.

The child was walking behind a desk after the suspect pulled out a gun. No one was hurt during the robbery.

Investigators said the suspect was wearing an orange Bears cap and a red hoodie.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and police say he should not be approached. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Vahl # 21517 at 312-747-8227 or Area Central HQ at 312-747-8380. You can also submit an anonymous tip at www.CPDTIP.com.