2 men robbed at gunpoint in Rivers Casino parking lot in Des Plaines
Two people were robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
Police said two male subjects were traveling through the parking lot in a white Nissan Altima around 2:43 a.m. They stopped, exited the car wearing ski masks, and approached the first victim, a 32-year-old man from Itasca. The subjects pointed a gun at the victim’s stomach and forced him to give them his phone, which also contained his driver’s license and two credit cards in the phone case.
Just minutes later, the car stopped near the second victim, a 57-year-old man from Skokie. The subjects got out of their car, armed with guns and confronted the victim, saying, “give me all your stuff.”
The victim placed his hands on his phone in his back pocket to keep the subjects from taking it. The subjects reached in the victim’s pocket to take his wallet and about $2,000.
The subject got back into their car and fled the casino property. None of the victims were injured.
Investigation Underway
The incidents are under investigation.
Rivers Casino’s Response
In a statement, a spokesperson for Rivers Casino said:
Rivers has invested in technologies and improvements on the property, including enhanced security patrols, a license plate readers system, enhanced parking lot lighting, and a robust camera surveillance network. We have provided law enforcement with information from this matter to aid in the investigation and apprehension of the criminals.
Conclusion
The recent robbery at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is a disturbing incident that has left victims shaken and authorities scrambling to catch the perpetrators. While the casino has taken measures to improve security, it is clear that more work needs to be done to ensure the safety of its patrons and employees.
FAQs
* What happened: Two men were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
* When did it happen: Early Saturday morning around 2:43 a.m.
* What were the circumstances: The robbers stopped, exited their car wearing ski masks, and approached the victims, forcing them to hand over their belongings.
* How much was stolen: The victim from Skokie lost about $2,000.
* Are the victims injured: No, none of the victims were injured.
* Is the investigation ongoing: Yes, the incidents are under investigation.
* What is Rivers Casino doing to improve security: The casino has invested in enhanced security patrols, a license plate readers system, enhanced parking lot lighting, and a robust camera surveillance network.
