Two men held up at gunpoint in Downers Grove, police search for suspect
Posted April 26, 2025 1:50 pm
Downers Grove police are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery Friday evening.
Two men were held up at gunpoint by a masked man about 8 p.m. in the 1600 block of 75th Street, authorities said.
A preliminary investigation indicates the suspect pointed a firearm at the two, then stole their cash and two cellphones.
The offender took off on foot heading south across 75th Street.
The suspect was described as a Black man, roughly 6 feet tall with a muscular build, wearing a black hoodie and pants, and a ski mask.
He had shoulder length dreads with yellow/gold highlights, police said.
No one is in custody yet and police are asking anyone with tips to call (630) 434-5600.
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