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Cops Nab Armed Suspect Moments After Robbery Attempt
A man who tried to rob three women with a knife in the River North area Thursday night was apprehended by police who spotted him downtown soon after the crimes.
Four Charged With Robbing, Killing Man In Austin
An Austin woman allegedly used money she stole from the man she helped kill to get her nails done and purchase “new hair” to replace the strands she lost during the deadly struggle.
Second Suspect Charged In Store Robbery; Owner Fought Off Gunman With Bat
A second suspect has been charged in an armed robbery and shooting at a Logan Square store, where the owner and brother-in-law fought off the robbers with a baseball bat, a stool and a fire extinguisher.
$1M Bond For Man Charged With Brutal Attack On Friend
Michael Highsmith told detectives that he had been friends with the victim for more than four years, and that he attacked him to steal his jewelry, Balmes said.
Rockford Man Charged With South Loop Rape, Robbery
A Rockford man has been charged with brutally attacking and sexually assaulting a woman in the South Loop in January, before breaking into her home and robbing her husband.
Alleged Killer’s Mom: ‘I Didn’t Raise Him Like That’
When Patricia Howard realized she was standing next to the cousin of the taxi driver her son is accused of fatally shooting, she looked him in the eye and repeatedly told him she was sorry.
Man Charged With Killing, Robbing Cabbie On South Side
A 28-year-old man has been charged with killing and robbing a cab driver in the Princeton Park neighborhood last week.
‘Bad Hair Bandit’ Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Hair Salon Robberies
Jason Logsdon, who took on the media-created “Bad Hair Bandit” moniker after allegedly robbing several salons throughout the Chicago area, pled not guilty Friday to five counts of armed robbery, Pioneer Press is reporting.
Man Charged With Robbing Woman In Ford Heights
Just as a 23-year-old woman was about the close her car door, 21-year-old Montez Fulwiley allegedly pointed a handgun at her, then jammed it into her ribcage and demanded her phone.
‘Spiderman Bandit’ The Latest Serial Robber To Hit Chicago Businesses
Spiderman is a hero in the movies, but he’s turning out to be a bad guy in Chicago.
Police: Alleged Serial Robber Wanted Cops To Kill Him
A man charged in connection with 16 armed robberies since last month allegedly was trying to get himself killed by police, because he was distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend.
Officer Fires Shot At Armed Robber On South Side
A Chicago Police officer fired a shot at an armed robber early Thursday on the South Side, police said.
Off-Duty Cop’s Gun Taken During Armed Robbery
The robbery happened about 7:30 p.m., as the off-duty officer sat in his own car near 91st and King Drive, police said.
Another Hair Salon Robbed, This Time In Broadview
The suspect was wearing a black winter hat, black sunglasses and a red winter coat.
Cancer Survivor Cop Honored For Arresting Armed Robbery Suspect
Tactical officer James Whigham Jr. was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when he was 21, then had two relapses.
Niles Salon Is Latest To Be Robbed By Serial Bandit
An armed suspect entered a hair-cutting business in the 8300 block of Golf Road around 11:30 a.m. Monday, displayed a handgun and demanded the cash from the register.
Man Robs Suburban Hair Salon At Gunpoint
A man who had his head and face covered by a hat and scarf robbed a west suburban hair salon at gunpoint Thursday morning.
3 Arrested For Armed Robberies At Waukegan ATMs
Waukegan police credit a quick-thinking officer.
Police Warn Of Armed Robberies At Waukegan ATMs
At least two men approach people attempting to use ATMs after dark and order them at gunpoint to hand over their cash or withdraw more money.
$500K Bond For Man Charged With Shooting, Robbing Off-Duty Cop
A gang member was charged with attempted murder Friday after allegedly shooting an off-duty Chicago Police officer three times early Monday.
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