ST. CHARLES, Ill. (WLS) -- A man was robbed at gunpoint after another man forced his way into his apartment in the 2000-block of Wessel Court in west suburban St. Charles.
Police said the victim heard someone knocking on the door to his second-floor balcony around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday. When he opened his drapes to see who was there, he told police he saw a man pointing a black handgun at him.
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The suspect ordered the victim to let him in, police said. When he got inside, he allegedly searched the apartment and demanded property. He got away in a small, dark-colored, four-door car.
Police said the suspect was described as an African American man who was about 5 ft. 8 in. tall and weighed around 180 lbs. He was wearing a red warm-up jacket and baggy jeans. The vehicle was described as a beat-up import.
Investigators are looking into what happened. Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation should call St. Charles police at 630-377-4435 or the Drug and Crime Tip Line at 866-DRUG-COP (866-378-4267).