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Chicago police search for man who shot victim, stole bike during robbery on West Side

Man shoots bike owner, steals bike
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CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are asking for the public's help with identifying a man wanted for an armed robbery in the Austin neighborhood earlier this month.

The robbery happened in the 5700 block of West Augusta Boulevard on Aug. 3, just after 4 p.m.  

Police say during an argument over the victim's bicycle, the man fired a weapon and struck the victim about his body. The subject then took the victim's bicycle.

The offender was described as an African American man, between 5-foot-8 and 6 feet tall, with a medium build and black dreadlocks. 

Armed Robbery | 5700 block of W. Augusta Blvd. | Aug 3, 2024 | JH373651 by Chicago Police on YouTube

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area 4 at 312-746-8253.

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