Four suspects arrested for robbing a father and son at gunpoint Sunday afternoon outside their home in north suburban Lincolnwood.
Lincolnwood police responded about 5:15 p.m. Sunday October 8, 2017 to a report of an armed robbery in the block of 6600 North Drake Avenue.
A 60-year-old man and his 27-year-old son were in the street in front of their home, getting into their vehicle when four masked suspects drove up in an older model tan 4-door Toyota Camry. The suspects took, wallets, a cellphone, keys and a backpack.
A relative witnessed the robbery and called 911.
Police arrived in minutes and discovered the suspects fleeing in the Toyota Camry less than one block away. During a traffic stop in the middle of the intersection of St Louis Avenue and Albion Avenue, a police officer saw the stolen wallet and the items used to conceal their faces. The suspects were handcuffed and set down on the curb on the northeast corner of St Louis Avenue and Albion Avenue. Drake Avenue is just one block west of St Louis Avenue intersecting Albion Avenue.
A discarded handgun and other evidence was found in a nearby garbage can. The victim’s cell phone was found after it been thrown in some bushes in the neighborhood.
Ibrahim Lissa, age 21, of the 6500 block of North Mozart; and Stephon D. Pugh, age 20, of the 3700 block of West Wilson were charged with armed robbery. Both suspects are scheduled to appear in bond court Tuesday October 10, 2017 in Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie.
The juveniles were transported to the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center and will be petitioned to juvenile court for armed robbery.
Police urge anyone with information about the case to call Lincolnwood Police Department at 847-745-4751.
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Letter to Lincolnwood residents from Lincolnwood Village President Barry Bass …
Dear Lincolnwood Residents, As you may have already heard the news reports, I would like to update you on the events which occurred yesterday afternoon near the corners of Albion and Drake Avenues. Four individuals allegedly assaulted and robbed a father and his son outside near their residence. Thankfully, neither was injured.
We are grateful to our alert and aggressive Lincolnwood Police Department who not only responded quickly, but apprehended all four alleged perpetrators and took them into custody. We are also grateful to the residents that called 9-1-1, and residents that may have followed and observed the alleged suspects to help Police locate them.
This was a dangerous and horrific situation. Unfortunately, many of our surrounding communities are encountering an uptick in this type of activity which has seeped over the borders from Chicago and other areas into Lincolnwood.
I can assure you with the cooperation and dedication of our fine men and women in blue, myself and the Board of Trustees, along with our staff, are dedicated to making safety our first priority. I have been on the front lines, proactive and very vocal about public safety. I was also a victim of an armed assault last February, in front of my home, ironically within two blocks of this recent incident. No one should ever have to experience a situation like this.
We hope the message resonates with those who try to come into our Village to commit ill will. We want to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings and call 9-1-1. The Police are here and available to discuss any issues related to safety concerns. Our best defense in stopping crime is vigilance and heightened Police visibility.
Once again, I commend our police officers and thank them for being on the front lines in an effort to keep us all safe.
Sincerely,
Barry Bass
Village President