Police officers from Downers Grove responded 8:01 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025 to a report of an armed robbery in the block of 1600 75th Street on the far south side of Downers Grove near Woodridge.
The preliminary investigation indicates that two men were robbed by an offender who pointed a firearm at the victims. The offender took cash and two cell phones from the victims.
The offender was described as a male black male, unknown age, approximately 6’00” tall with a muscular build, wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants, and a ski mask.
The offender was also described by the victims as having shoulder length “dreads” with yellow/gold highlights exposed. The offender fled on foot traveling southbound across 75th Street.
Initially no suspects were in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Downers Grove Police Department is asking anyone with information about the robbery to contact 630-434-5600.
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