chicagoist, 5/22:
Police Warn Of Armed Robberies Near Lakeview CTA Stations This Month
The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert following a series of armed robberies in Lakeview this week.
Five incidents were reported in the 19th police district near Brown and Red Line CTA stops between 9:30 p.m. and midnight on May 16, 19 and 20. According to the alert, the victims were approached by the offender who displayed a handgun and demanded property. . . .
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If you’re traveling by CTA late at night, police advise you be pay special attention to your surroundings. . . .
More here.