In a bizarre turn of events, a couple in Illinois were robbed after winning big at a local casino, only to have the thieves accidentally steal their dinner in the process. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Thursday evening when the couple, who had just left the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, was approached by two men who demanded their winnings.
The couple, who have not been identified, reportedly handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspects before the thieves quickly made their getaway. However, in the confusion of the moment, the robbers also grabbed a bag of food that the couple had purchased from a nearby restaurant and fled the scene.
Authorities were notified of the robbery and quickly launched an investigation into the incident. Surveillance footage from the casino and surrounding area is being reviewed in an attempt to identify the suspects and track down their whereabouts.
Sergeant Cameron Lemmon of the Aurora Police Department commented on the unusual nature of the robbery, stating, “It’s not every day that we see thieves inadvertently steal a couple’s dinner along with their cash. This is certainly a unique case that we’re working diligently to solve.”
The couple, who were reportedly shaken but uninjured in the incident, expressed their shock and disbelief over what had transpired. They are cooperating with authorities in hopes of bringing the perpetrators to justice.
As the investigation unfolds, residents of Aurora are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is encouraged to contact the Aurora Police Department.
In the meantime, the couple may have been robbed of their winnings, but they can take solace in the fact that their unintentional dinner thieves may soon be caught and brought to justice. The strange and unfortunate turn of events serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of crime, even in seemingly safe environments such as a bustling casino.