Man threatens with weapon to rob phone near Wilson Red Line, Chicago IL
A man near the Wilson Red Line station threatened the victim by implying he had a weapon and took the victim's phone before fleeing the scene. The suspect was described as about 5 feet 5 inches tall, 20 to 25 years old, wearing an orange hoodie, black pants, and carrying a black bag. No weapon was seen.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 02
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Transcript:
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In 1995, I was put out a quick slash on this offender,
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so I have more information on him.
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Go ahead.
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Male 1, around 5 feet, 4 inches tall, 5, 6, is around 20 to 25 years of age.
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He's (description withheld) between the age of 20 and 25 years of age.
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He had an orange hoodie, black pants, and he had a black bag on his person.
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And he just verbalized to get them his phone, and he implied that he had a weapon, but they never saw a weapon at the time of occurrence.
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And then after he took the phone, he left the scene.
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All right, ten-four.
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For the robbery, just occurred from the Wilson Red Line.
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We have a male one about 5-5 to 5-5,
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20 to 25 years of age, (description withheld), wearing an orange hoodie black pants with a black bag.
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Weapon was implied, non-seen,
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a thunderflat.
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And he was unshaven, (description withheld) as well.
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I would say he could be 180, 200 pounds.
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180 to 200 pounds unshaven, simple.
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Location mentioned:
Wilson & Broadway (Red Line), Chicago, IL 60640
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