Man Robbed Glendale Heights Business At Gunpoint: Prosecutors

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL — A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery in connection with an incident in Glendale Heights. Odell Wright, 48, was arrested Friday and is being held in DuPage County Jail without pre-trial release.

Police say Wright came into Stella's Place, 2190 Bloomingdale Pl., Glendale Heights around 12 p.m. on April 26 and played the slot machine until just after 1:30 p.m.

Wright is accused of getting up and approaching the counter with a gun and demanding cash from the register. Police say the employee gave Wright cash and then Wright fled. He was arrested Oct. 13 following an investigation.

"The allegations that Mr. Wright threatened an employee who was just trying to make an honest living, with a firearm and then stole money, are outrageous and will be met with the full force of the law," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement."

He added, "We are all thankful that the employee at Stella’s Place was not physically injured during this alleged incident."

Wright is set to appear in court on Nov. 16.