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Summer 2013

IncidentRussell Road Armed Robbery
Date Occurred: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Location: 800 Block Russell Road
Details: Approximately 10:30 p.m., Tuesday evening an armed robbery occurred in the 800 block of Russell Road. An NIU student reported to City of DeKalb police that he was approached by two male subjects who displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet and mobile phone. The victim complied with the suspects’ demands, and suspects exited the scene in an unknown direction. The victim did not report to police any injuries in the attack.
Offender Description: The offenders are described as two African-American males. Suspect 1 was as described as being 5-10 in height and wearing a black hoodie. Suspect 2 was described as being approximately 6-0 in height, wearing a grey hoodie.
Safety Information: People receiving this message are advised to be alert and aware of their surroundings. If you have any information related to this report, please contact the DeKalb Police at 815-748-8400, or DeKalb County Crime Stoppers at 815-895-3272 or e-mail crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org

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