Hoffman Estates police alerted area police departments about a quick change/strong armed robbery at Chili’s Grill and Bar Restaurant at Barrington Road and Higgins Road about 6:00 p.m. The offender asked to buy a bottle of water with a $100 bill — saying he needed water for a train ride. As soon as he was given $97 change for the water, he grabbed the $100 bill and fled.
The offender was described as a 28-year-old male/white, 5’10, thin build with a scruffy beard. He was wearing a white T-shirt with a design and a blue and gray hat.
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