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A man stole cosmetics from a Palatine store, punched and pepper-sprayed an employee who confronted him, and then led police on a car chase before getting away Sunday, authorities said.
Chicago police are warning Northwest and North Side residents to be cautious after eight armed robberies in the West Ridge, Jefferson Park, Portage Park and Albany Park neighborhoods within two hours early Sunday. The alert comes after a string of armed robberies across the city. NBC News reported the Chicago Police Department is investigating at least 62 incidents in Chicago since June. .