Trio Attacks Palatine Man, Steals Cell Phone: Police

PALATINE, IL — A Chicago man and woman are accused of attacking a Palatine man and stealing his phone Saturday, according to Palatine police.

Esteban Andrade, 18, and Joanna Gutierrez, 21, both of the 2400 block of South Albany Avenue, Chicago, were charged with felony robbery Monday. Both are being held on bail, $80,000 for Andrade and $100,000 for Gutierrez.

A minor also was taken into custody in connection with the incident and will be petitioned to the juvenile court system, police said.

Police responded to a robbery report just before midnight Saturday, Oct. 29, in the 700 block of East Rand Grove Lane. The victim told officers he was walking through an apartment complex's parking area when three people approached him and started up a conversation.

Unexpectedly, one of the individuals punched the victim in the face, police said. The victim then was tackled to the ground as he tried to escape, and the trio continued to punch and kick him while he was on the ground, according to police.

Eventually, the victim was able to get away, but not before his attackers had taken his phone. The offenders did try to steal the victim's wallet but were unsuccessful.

Officers quickly located the trio nearby, and Andrade, Gutierrez and the minor were identified as the victim's attackers. The victim's cell phone also was found in the group's possession, police said.

The next court date for Andrade and Gutierrez is Nov. 28.

Esteban Andrade and Joanna Gutierrez (photo via Cook County Sheriff's Police)

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