New Lenox Police Release Photo of 7-Eleven Stickup Man

The New Lenox police released a surveillance photo of the stickup man who robbed the East Maple Street 7-Eleven.

“An unidentified male white suspect was captured on surveillance cameras as he entered the store,” police said. “The suspect was holding a rifle with a silver scope and handed the clerk a black and brown duffle bag and demanded that she empty the cash drawer.”

The convenience store was robbed Wednesday night. The 7-Eleven clerk said the crook appeared to be about 50 years old, 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He wore a scarf over his face, a Carhart jacket and overalls.

Two nights later, a man armed with a long gun held up the dry cleaner’s at 13150 W. Lincoln Highway.

“An unidentified male white entered the store, displayed a long gun and handed the clerk a black and brown bag and demanded he empty the cash drawer,” police said. “The suspect then left the store on foot. (He) was last seen heading towards a light colored SUV, possibly a Honda Pilot.”

The clerk at the cleaner’s said the robber was white, about 6-foot and 170 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was also wearing overalls.

Detectives are exploring the possibility that the same man stuck up both businesses.

The New Lenox police ask anyone with information on the robberies to call 815-485-2500. Anonymous tips can be left on the New Lenox Police Crime Tip hotline at 815-462-6111.

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