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BURBANK, Ill. — Burbank Police are stepping up patrols after a string of recent armed robberies in the typically quiet suburb.
“Extra unmarked undercover vehicles are being assigned to the streets,” Division Chief Mike Dudlo of the Burbank Police Department said after the city experienced three armed robberies in an 8 day period.
The first of the robberies occurred Oct. 5 when a resident was confronted by two armed men while walking his dog. The suspects beat the man and stole his wallet, according to police.
On Thursday, Oct. 11, police were called to the area of 77th Street and Narragansett Avenue around 7 p.m. after an 18-year-old Norridge, Ill. man reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Police reports indicate the man had arranged to sell an Apple iPhone through the website OfferUp. The prospective buyer suggested they meet at the location in Burbank to complete the transaction. The victim told police when he arrived for the meetup, he was confronted by three armed men who stole his phone and wallet.
Dudlo said the three suspects were described as black males, between 18 to 25-years-old, driving a “beater” silver Dodge Charger. All three were armed with black semi-automatic handguns.
The suspects were further described as follows:
Suspect 1 — Short skinny build, between 5’ 3” and 5’ 8” tall, about 120—130 pounds, dreadlocks, wearing black Adidas pants.
Suspect 2 — Medium build, between 6’ and 6’ 5” tall, about 150—170 pounds, wearing a gray hoodie.
Suspect 3 — Medium build, between 5’ 8” and 5’ 10” tall, wearing a hoodie of unknown color.
Dudlo said the suspects searched the victim's car for items of value but nothing was taken. They were last seen driving away from the scene eastbound on 77th Street.
On Friday, Oct. 12, a fast food delivery driver told police he was robbed at gunpoint around 7:38 p.m. in the 8200 block of LeClaire Ave.
The victim had just made a delivery and was driving south on LeClaire when a gray four-door sedan pulled in front of him blocking his path. Two men armed with black handguns emerged from the car and demanded the delivery driver's money, according to Dudlo.
The victim described both suspects as black males, dressed in black and wearing black ski masks over their faces.
The suspects were further described as follows:
Suspect 1 — Long dreadlocks, between 6’ and 6’ 3” tall, about 160—180 pounds.
Suspect 2 — Between 5’ 6” and 5’ 8” tall, about 230—250 pounds.
Investigators are looking for links between the recent robberies but it is unknown if they are connected at this time.
Dudlo said the best thing to do if you are a victim of a similar crime is to comply with the robber’s demands.
“Don’t be a hero,” Dudlo said. “Remain calm and concentrate on being the best witness you can be. Try to observe things like the make and model of the vehicle and especially the license plate number.”
Dudlo recommended that when conducting a transaction over social media, never agree to meet in a secluded area. Always insist on meeting in a public place like a cafe, shopping center, or the parking lot of a police station.
“Extra unmarked undercover vehicles are being assigned to the streets,” Division Chief Mike Dudlo of the Burbank Police Department said after the city experienced three armed robberies in an 8 day period.
The first of the robberies occurred Oct. 5 when a resident was confronted by two armed men while walking his dog. The suspects beat the man and stole his wallet, according to police.
On Thursday, Oct. 11, police were called to the area of 77th Street and Narragansett Avenue around 7 p.m. after an 18-year-old Norridge, Ill. man reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Police reports indicate the man had arranged to sell an Apple iPhone through the website OfferUp. The prospective buyer suggested they meet at the location in Burbank to complete the transaction. The victim told police when he arrived for the meetup, he was confronted by three armed men who stole his phone and wallet.
Dudlo said the three suspects were described as black males, between 18 to 25-years-old, driving a “beater” silver Dodge Charger. All three were armed with black semi-automatic handguns.
The suspects were further described as follows:
Suspect 1 — Short skinny build, between 5’ 3” and 5’ 8” tall, about 120—130 pounds, dreadlocks, wearing black Adidas pants.
Suspect 2 — Medium build, between 6’ and 6’ 5” tall, about 150—170 pounds, wearing a gray hoodie.
Suspect 3 — Medium build, between 5’ 8” and 5’ 10” tall, wearing a hoodie of unknown color.
Dudlo said the suspects searched the victim's car for items of value but nothing was taken. They were last seen driving away from the scene eastbound on 77th Street.
On Friday, Oct. 12, a fast food delivery driver told police he was robbed at gunpoint around 7:38 p.m. in the 8200 block of LeClaire Ave.
The victim had just made a delivery and was driving south on LeClaire when a gray four-door sedan pulled in front of him blocking his path. Two men armed with black handguns emerged from the car and demanded the delivery driver's money, according to Dudlo.
The victim described both suspects as black males, dressed in black and wearing black ski masks over their faces.
The suspects were further described as follows:
Suspect 1 — Long dreadlocks, between 6’ and 6’ 3” tall, about 160—180 pounds.
Suspect 2 — Between 5’ 6” and 5’ 8” tall, about 230—250 pounds.
Investigators are looking for links between the recent robberies but it is unknown if they are connected at this time.
Dudlo said the best thing to do if you are a victim of a similar crime is to comply with the robber’s demands.
“Don’t be a hero,” Dudlo said. “Remain calm and concentrate on being the best witness you can be. Try to observe things like the make and model of the vehicle and especially the license plate number.”
Dudlo recommended that when conducting a transaction over social media, never agree to meet in a secluded area. Always insist on meeting in a public place like a cafe, shopping center, or the parking lot of a police station.
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