Suspect in custody after trying to rob teen boy at downtown ATM: Chicago police

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy was the victim of an attempted robbery at an ATM in the Loop Monday night, Chicago police said.

The teen was trying to use an ATM just before 6:45 p.m. near Dearborn and Washington streets, when a male suspect approached him and tried to get him to withdraw money, CPD said.
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The boy refused, and officers were able to locate the suspect and take him into custody, police said.

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Charges are pending.
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The boy was not injured, and Area Three detectives are investigating.

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