Crime & Safety

Robber In Ski Mask Targets Love's Travel Center In Channahon

Anyone who believes they may have information about this robbery should contact the Channahon Police Department at 815-467-2112.

Channahon's Love's Travel Center was the victim of an overnight robbery by a man wearing a ski mask, Channahon police announced.
Channahon's Love's Travel Center was the victim of an overnight robbery by a man wearing a ski mask, Channahon police announced. (File/John Ferak/Patch)

CHANNAHON, IL — Channahon police are investigating an overnight robbery at the Love's Travel Stop. Police say the crime happened at 2:37 a.m.

According to police, Channahon officers responded to the Love’s Travel Stop lat 23801 West Bluff Road for a robbery that had just occurred. Officers learned a man wearing a black ski mask and gloves, dressed in camouflage clothing, entered the store and demanded money from the clerk working at the counter.

A weapon was implied, but not displayed, police said.

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The Love’s employee complied with the robber's instructions, providing the cash from the register. The sped off in a dark-colored SUV prior to the officers arrived, according to officials.

No one was injured during the robbery.

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According to deputy police chief Adam Bogart, anyone who believes they may have information about this robbery should contact the Channahon Police Department at 815-467-2112 or Crime Stoppers of Will County at 800-323- 6734 for individuals who wish to remain anonymous.

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