Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of Rivers Casino early this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 am, when a casino patron was reportedly confronted by an armed assailant who demanded money.
According to witnesses at the scene, the victim had just exited the casino and was walking to their car when the suspect approached them with a firearm. The suspect allegedly threatened the victim and demanded that they hand over their cash and belongings. The victim complied with the assailant’s demands, and the suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Des Plaines police were immediately alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene within minutes. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim, who was unharmed in the incident, provided authorities with a description of the suspect, who is believed to be a male in his mid-20s wearing dark clothing.
“We take incidents of this nature very seriously and are working diligently to apprehend the suspect,” said Des Plaines Police Chief William Roberts. “The safety and security of our community members is our top priority, and we are committed to bringing the individual responsible for this crime to justice.”
The Rivers Casino has been cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation and has assured that they have extensive security measures in place to ensure the safety of their patrons. “We are deeply concerned by the incident that took place in our parking lot this morning and are fully cooperating with the authorities in their investigation,” said a spokesperson for the casino.
Anyone with information about the armed robbery is urged to contact the Des Plaines Police Department at (847) 391-5400. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department’s website or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or has any information to come forward.
