More armed robberies reported at convenience stores overnight
CHICAGO (CBS)-- More armed robberies at local convenience stores were reported overnight.
This comes after similar sprees were reported this week. At least five armed robberies took place at 7-Elevens stores on the North and West sides early Wednesday morning – following four more 7-Eleven robberies on Monday.
At least four convenience stores that were hit overnight and early Friday morning.
The first robbery was around 1:52 a.m. at a 7-Eleven on West Lawrence in Uptown. Police said two men with handguns stole money from a cash register.
Minutes later, the 7-Eleven on Montrose Avenue in Lakeview was also robbed. The two armed suspects took the cash drawer tray.
Around 2 a.m., the 7-Eleven in the 3000 block of North Pulaski Road was also hit by two armed men. The offenders took cash.
A witness told CBS 2, the suspect put a gun to his face.
"I don't understand why they're doing that, but I hope they get caught soon," he said.
In Little Village, a Thornton's gas station, in the 3400 block of South California Avenue, was also robbed just before 3 a.m. Two men with handguns stole money from the cash register.
Police have not confirmed if these robberies are connected.
No arrests have been made.
