Crime & Safety

$900 Stolen During Armed Robbery At Liquor Store: Arlington Heights PD

Two men held up an Arlington Heights liquor store, one pointing a handgun at a clerk's head, according to police.

Foremost Liquors is located at 1776 W. Algonquin Road.
Foremost Liquors is located at 1776 W. Algonquin Road. (Google Maps)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Two armed men held up an Arlington Heights liquor store last week and stole $900 from a cash register. According to police, one of the men pointed a handgun at an employee's head and demanded he open the cash register during the incident.

The armed robbery occurred at 11:15 p.m. April 27 at Foremost Liquors, 1776 W. Algonquin Road. The pair arrived and left in a white four-door sedan. Police described the men as:

  • 1st suspect — skinny build, wearing all black clothing, with a hood, face mask, black gloves, gray/green running shoes, armed with a two-tone handgun.
  • 2nd suspect — skinny build, wearing all black clothing, with a hood face mask, tan gloves, armed with a black handgun with an extended magazine.

Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights can submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at 847-590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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