Chicago police are alerting residents of the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood about two recent armed robberies.

In the robberies, three male offenders approached the victim, displayed a handgun and demanded property.

The offenders took the victim’s property and fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle.

The robberies were at:

• 12:05 a.m. Thursday on the 5200 block of South Greenwood Avenue
• 10:25 p.m. Thursday on the 5400 block of South Ellis Avenue

The offenders were described as black males, wearing dark-colored clothing and face masks.

Chicago police offered the following advice:

• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Report suspicious activity immediately.
• If confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc.) of the offender.
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant. Provide the information to police.
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information.
• Dial 911 immediately after an incident and remain on the scene, when possible.

Anyone with information about the robberies should contact Area 1 detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-1-020.