DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced today, Friday, January 31, 2025, that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Hanover Park resident accused of robbing two Lombard 7-Eleven convenience stores at gunpoint. Syed Osman, age 19, of the block of 5500 Court Q in Hanover Park, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with two counts of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, a Class X Felony.
As a result of an ongoing investigation, Lombard detectives developed Osman as a suspect in a string of eight robberies that occurred at two 7-Eleven convenience stores, one located at 246 S. Westmore Road and the other located at 801 S. Westmore Road, that began in March, 2021. Today’s charges stem from allegations that on April 25, 2024, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Osman entered the 7-Eleven store located at 801 S. Westmore Road, displayed a silver handgun and ordered the clerk at gunpoint to give him cash, cigarettes and vape pods. After the clerk complied, Osman allegedly fled the store on foot.
On October 2, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Osman allegedly entered the 7-Eleven store located at 246 S. Westmore Road, displayed a silver handgun and ordered the clerk to give him vape pods and cash. Again, after the clerk complied, Osman allegedly fled the scene on foot. Through the course of their investigation, detectives identified Osman’s residence in Hanover Park. On January 30, 2025, while surveilling Osman’s residence, detectives observed Osman drive away from the home. Officers initiated a traffic stop on Osman for speeding at which time he was taken into custody.
“It is alleged that on multiple occasions, Mr. Osman entered a Lombard 7-Eleven, displayed a handgun and then stole cash and merchandise from the store before fleeing on foot. This type of brazen behavior will not be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law. Through the outstanding efforts of the Lombard Police Department, Mr. Osman’s alleged crime spree has been brought to an end. The identification and apprehension of the defendant in this case is a shining example of DuPage County law enforcement’s efforts to protect our residents and businesses. I commend the Lombard Police Department for their diligence and outstanding police work on this case. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Sean Kinsella and Melissa Kravich for their efforts in preparing a strong case against Mr. Osman.
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“I would like to commend the diligent work of the Lombard Police Department’s patrol officers and especially the Investigations Unit for their persistence in investigating this case. I would also like to thank DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for their assistance.”
— Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing
Osman’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 24, 2025, in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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