Teen Punks Mug Burbank Kids: Cops

BURBANK, IL -- A mugging turned physical when two boys were robbed of their cell phones by a pair of males believed to be in their mid-to late teens, Burbank police said. One of the boys had his iPhone removed from his pants pocket, the other boy’s cell phone was taken out of his backpack. No weapon was displayed.

Burbank police were called to the area of 85th Street and Mobile Avenue for a reported strong-arm robbery around 10:41 p.m. Sept. 22. The boys told police they were approached by two older teens who started getting physical with them. The teens allegedly threatened to harm them if they did not turn over their belongings. Police said the teens were last seen running southbound on Mobile and jumping into a dark colored four-door vehicle with tinted windows being driven by an unknown person. The vehicle then turned southwest on State Road from Mobile.

Both teens appeared to be between the ages of 14 and 18. One of the teen suspects was described an African American male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with his face covered by a black and red bandana. The other teen suspect was described as a Hispanic male with a shaved head.

A description of the fleeing vehicle was sent to surrounding law enforcement agencies, but police could not find the teen suspects or locate the car. No arrests have been made. Anyone with any further information is asked to contact the Burbank Police Department at 708-924-7300.