Kidnapping in Little Village: Man and Woman Forced to Withdraw Cash from ATMs
The Incident
A man and a woman were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to withdraw their money from several different ATMs overnight, according to Chicago police.
Details of the Incident
The incident happened around 3 a.m. Thursday on the 3400 block of West 26th Street in the Little Village neighborhood. A 48-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were about to enter Los Tamales de la Tia restaurant, possibly to open it for the day, when a dark-colored SUV pulled up and five men exited the vehicle, three armed with a gun.
The Kidnapping
The men entered Los Tamales de la Tia with the victims and removed property from the restaurant. The offenders then forced the man and woman into the SUV, took their property, and drove them to several different ATMs, withdrawing the victims’ money.
The Release
Police said the offenders then released the man and woman from the SUV and fled. The victims were not injured.
Ongoing Investigation
No one is in custody, and Area Three Detectives are investigating.
Conclusion
This shocking incident is a disturbing reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of community policing. The Chicago Police Department is working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of its citizens.
FAQs
* Where did the incident occur? The 3400 block of West 26th Street in the Little Village neighborhood.
* When did the incident occur? Around 3 a.m. Thursday.
* What happened during the incident? A man and a woman were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to withdraw their money from several different ATMs.
* Are the perpetrators in custody? No, the investigation is ongoing and no one is currently in custody.
* Are the victims injured? No, the victims were not injured during the incident.
