A woman was uninjured when two thieves took her purse during a daylight armed robbery in a store parking lot on Halsted Street in Homewood on Tuesday.
Homewood police said the shopper was returning to her car outside Target, 17605 S. Halsted St., shortly after 1:30 p.m. when she was approached by two men who grabbed her purse.
One of the subjects displayed a handgun.
The victim ran for help, and the offenders were last seen leaving the area on foot.
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The Homewood Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the incident. Police ask anyone who has information to contact the Homewood Police Department at 708-206-3420.