
Police Investigate Armed Robbery
June 26, 2023
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On June 24th, 2023 at approximately 2:12 p.m., the Downers Grove Police Department responded to the 6500 block of Powell Street for a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investigation indicates that two people arranged to meet at this location in order to conduct a sales transaction. After arriving, the offender displayed a handgun and stole cash from the victim before leaving the area.
The offender is described as a Black male, 18-29 years of age, approximately 5’06” tall with a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and beige shorts.
The offender drove a black 2011 Hyundai Sonata with front end damage and displaying Illinois license plate number DP26250, which left the area southbound on Powell Street. There was a Black female passenger inside the vehicle. The vehicle was previously reported stolen. Police continue to investigate and no one is in custody at this time.
The Police Department is asking anyone that sees the vehicle to contact 9-1-1.