Arrest Made In Shoe Sale Armed Robbery: Palatine PD

PALATINE, IL — Following a nearly two-month investigation, police have made an arrest in a December armed robbery in which a Chicago man is accused of displaying a handgun during an in-person meeting regarding the sale of shoes.

Luis F. Carrillo Jr., 18, of the 5700 block of North Rockwell Street, Chicago, was charged with a felony count of armed robbery (armed with a firearm) following his arrest Friday at the George N. Leighton Courthouse in Chicago. He was then moved to the Palatine Police Department.

Carrillo, who remains in custody, is due in court Tuesday. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved the charge.

Palatine police, with assistance from the Arlington Heights Police Department, responded to the 1500 block of East Northwest Highway at around 9 p.m. Dec. 13, 2025, for a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

During the subsequent investigation, police learned the victim and Carrillo had arranged an in-person meeting through a social media platform to complete an online sale. During the exchange, the victim allowed Carrillo to examine a pair of shoes offered for sale. Carrillo reportedly displayed a black handgun before taking the shoes and fleeing the area on foot.

Police said Carrillo had attempted to conceal his identity, but the victim believed he was someone he had known previously. Palatine Police detectives continued to investigate the incident, which ultimately led to the identification of Carrillo.

"The Palatine Police Department reminds the public to use caution when conducting online transactions and encourages the use of designated online exchange locations, found at many area police departments, including Palatine Police Headquarters," police said in a statement regarding the incident.