Naperville Man Uses Fake Gun To Rob Woodridge Dry Cleaners: Cops

WOODRIDGE, IL — Police arrested a Naperville man after they caught him in the act using a fake handgun to rob a laundry service in Woodridge on Jan. 3. James Dougherty, 27, was charged with aggravated robbery in the incident, which took place at Choice Cleaners, 3540 Seven Bridges Dr., Woodridge.

Police say they observed Dougherty inside Choice Cleaners presenting a note that demanded money and brandishing what was determined to be a "replica handgun." According to police, they waited for Dougherty to leave the laundry service "for safety reasons" and were able to arrest him without incident.

In a press release, Woodridge Police offered thanks to the Naperville Police Department for their role in Dougherty's arrest. Anyone with information about James Dougherty or the robbery at Choice Cleaners is encouraged to call Woodridge Police Department at 630-960-8998 or email crimetips@vil.woodridge.il.us.

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