Crime & Safety

Woman Punches Man Attempting To Rob Her In West Town

The would-be robbers grabbed the woman's jacket and demanded her belongings. The woman refused and punched him.

(CBS Chicago)

CHICAGO (CBS) — Police said a 34-year-old woman and 37-year-old man were walking, in the 2100 block of West Race Avenue around 10:05 p.m., when two men exited a gray Honda CRV with guns. They pointed the gun at the man, who felt for his belongings and did not have money or a phone on him.

The would-be robbers grabbed the woman’s jacket and demanded her belongings. The woman refused and punched him. The men ran back to their SUV and one of the offenders fired shots before driving off.

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