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Video: Robber Flashes Gun At Business, While Child Is Present

(WBBM Newsradio) – Chicago police have released surveillance video that shows the armed robbery of a South Side business, while a young child is present at the scene.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at a business in the 1700 block of West 47th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Exterior video shows a man pacing back and forth; inside, he enters and shows a gun to someone behind the counter.

Armed Robbery | 1700 Block West 47th Street | JB133982 by Chicago Police on YouTube

The person behind the counter hands over an envelope and other items. At one point, a child of about 3 years, wanders into the scene from behind the counter.

The gunman leaves.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (312) 747-8227.

 

 

 

 

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