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72-year-old man critically beaten, robbed after crashing car on West Side: CPD

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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Chicago police have arrested two people who are suspected of beating a senior citizen following a traffic crash on the West Side overnight.

Police said a 72-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after that beating. The man had gotten out of his car after the crash in the 5200 block of West Chicago Avenue around 12:30 a.m. That's when two males approached him and beat him, robbed him and took more of his belongings from his car.


The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital with bruising and swelling to his head and body. Police arrested two suspects in the area.

Detectives continue to investigate.

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