Cash, Cigarettes Stolen in Joliet Mobil Armed Robbery

JOLIET TOWNSHIP, IL — The Will County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who allegedly committed an armed robbery at a Mobil gas station early Sunday morning.

Police say at around 3:45 a.m. two men entered the Mobil at 1600 New Lenox Road in Joliet Township and committed an armed robbery.

The men were able to gain entry behind the counter, open two registers and take an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects also stole five cartons of Newport cigarettes and several hats that were on a rack. The male clerk was pushed to the ground and told he would be shot if he moved. He was then pushed into a back room where he was told not to call the police. The man was not injured and refused medical treatment.

One man was black, 5'10" and 170 lbs. He was wearing a tan jacket, white shirt and black pants with white gym shoes. This individual was driving a newer model, dark colored, Jeep SUV.

The other man was black, 5'9", 250 lbs., wearing a brown fur coat, blue jeans, and light blue gym shoes. He was driving an older model box style Chevy Suburban with the front license plate attached to the grill area. It appears that a spare tire is in place on the driver's side rear of the vehicle.

Anyone who may be able to identify the offenders or these vehicles is asked to contact the Will County Sheriff's Office, Investigation Division at 815-727-8574 ext: 4933. Tips can also be submitted online at www.willcosheriff.org. Click on "Submit a Crime Tip.”

photos courtesy of the Will County Sheriff's Office