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Chicago Police Officer Suffers Broken Hip Arresting Armed Robbery Suspects

CHICAGO (CBS) --  A Chicago Police officer suffered a broken hip while arresting two suspects wanted in a string of armed robberies on the North Side.

The suspects were pursued during a foot case and arrested by 19th Police District officers. Charges are pending.

On three occasions, the suspects approached people with a gun and demanded their property.  CPD did not immediately provide locations for the robberies.

On Twitter, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said money and a gun were recovered.

The officer will require surgery, Guglielmi said.

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