Man fights off armed robber in Lake View

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A man thwarted an armed robbery attempt early Tuesday in the Lake View neighborhood.

The 34-year-old was approached by a gunman who demanded his property around 3 a.m. in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue, according to Chicago police.

A fight ensued between the two and the gunman fled the scene, police said.

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No injuries were reported and no one is in custody. 

Area Three detectives are investigating.