Crime & Safety

Male Pedestrian Robbed At Gunpoint In Oak Park: Police

Police are investigating the second armed robbery in which the suspects drove up to the pedestrian.

OAK PARK, IL — A second pedestrian was targeted by armed robbers who were driving in Oak Park, just days after a similar incident took place. Police say the victim was walking west on Randolph near the 300 block of Harvey Wednesday around 9 p.m. when a car pulled up beside him and two people got out.

According to police, a female suspect pointed a gun at the victim while a male suspect went through his belongings. Police say the pair stole an LG cellphone and a wallet that contained credit cards, IDs, and debit cards.

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The suspects then got back into their car, described as a small white four-door, and fled eastbound on Randolph. Police say the total loss was $250.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Oak Park Police at 708-434-1636.

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