6 arrested after armed robbery in Downers Grove, police say

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
6 arrested after armed robbery in west suburbs: police
Six men were arrested after an armed robbery Tuesday night on Forest Avenue in Downers Grove, police said.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Six people are in custody after an armed robbery in Downers Grove Tuesday night.

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A woman called 911 to report she had been held up by three men around 8:37 p.m. in the 4900 block of Forest Avenue, police said. One of them displayed a multi-colored gun.

A short time later, six men were taken into custody following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Highland Avenue, Downers Grove police said.

Police said a matching gun was found in the vehicle.

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No charges have yet been filed.

No further information was immediately available as police continue to investigate.

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