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CHICAGO (Sun-Times Media Wire) -

Police are warning Lawndale residents of a recent increase of beatings and robberies on the Southwest Side.

Three males approach their victims, beat them and flee with their property, according to a community alert from Area Central detectives.

The attacks happened about 2:30 a.m. in the 2800 block of South Harding Avenue and 9 p.m. in the 3000 block of South Keeler Avenue, police said.

The attackers are only described as three Hispanic males, the alert said.

Anyone with information about the attackers should call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.

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