Will County Family Robbed While Changing Flat Tire
Incident Occurred Near Peotone, Illinois
The Will County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspects who robbed a family on Friday night while they were changing a flat tire near Beecher, officials said.
Details of the Incident
At around 9:34 p.m., deputies were called regarding the robbery near E 12000N Road and South Kedzie Avenue. A Peotone family told deputies they pulled to the side of the road to change a flat tire in their Honda SUV, authorities stated. As the driver removed the back tire, a large dark-colored SUV pulled up with three men inside and asked if they needed assistance.
The Robbery
The driver said he did not need help, at which point two of the suspects exited the SUV, pointed guns, and demanded all of their valuables, police said. The driver handed over his wallet and cash, while his wife gave some money to one of the subjects. The second suspect opened the back passenger door of the vehicle, where a woman was sitting with an infant, police said. That suspect held a gun to her head and demanded valuables.
The Aftermath
The woman handed over a diaper bag that contained her wallet, and the offenders got back into their vehicle and drove away. No one was injured in the incident, deputies said.
Investigation and Appeal for Information
Anyone with information was asked to call the Will County Sheriff’s Office at 815-727-8575.
Conclusion
The Will County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in this brazen robbery. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
FAQs
* When did the incident occur?
+ Friday night, around 9:34 p.m.
* Where did the incident occur?
+ Near E 12000N Road and South Kedzie Avenue, near Peotone, Illinois
* What was the family doing when they were robbed?
+ Changing a flat tire in their Honda SUV
* What did the suspects demand from the family?
+ All of their valuables, including cash, wallets, and a diaper bag containing a wallet and other items
* Were there any injuries reported?
+ No, no one was injured in the incident
