Three suspects are on the run after targeting an elderly couple who won $130,000 at a local casino and following them to their home in Fox Lake, where they robbed them at gunpoint.
The incident took place late Thursday night, with the couple leaving the casino and heading back to their quiet Fox Lake neighborhood. Little did they know, they were being followed by three individuals who had noticed their big win at the casino.
When the elderly couple arrived at their home, they were suddenly ambushed by the suspects who were armed with guns. The suspects demanded the couple hand over the cash they had won at the casino, as well as any other valuables they had on them.
Fearing for their lives, the couple complied with the suspects’ demands and handed over the money and valuables. The suspects then fled the scene, leaving the couple shaken and traumatized.
Neighbors in the normally peaceful Fox Lake neighborhood were shocked to hear about the brazen robbery. Many of them expressed their concern for the safety of the elderly couple and vowed to keep a closer eye on their surroundings.
Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the incident and are actively searching for the three suspects. They have released descriptions of the suspects as well as surveillance footage from the casino in hopes of identifying them.
The community is rallying behind the elderly couple, offering support and assistance in any way they can. Local businesses have even come forward to donate security systems and other safety measures to ensure the couple’s safety in the future.
As the investigation continues, residents of Fox Lake are on edge, hoping that the suspects are caught and brought to justice swiftly. In the meantime, they are banding together to support their elderly neighbors and show them that they are not alone in this difficult time.