Masked Robber Holds Up Liquor Store At Gunpoint: Cops

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — A man in black ski mask is accused of robbing a liquor store at gunpoint over the weekend, taking off with an unspecified amount of cash, the Daily Herald reports. Arlington Heights police said no one was reported hurt in the incident, and investigators are searching for the suspect.

The holdup happened around noon Sunday, Oct. 22, at Liquor and Wine, 4218 N. Arlington Heights Road. The masked man walked into the store and ordered the cashier to give him money from the register, the report stated. A witness told police that the suspect then got into a black SUV, the report added.

Police released the following description of the suspect:

• around 20 to 25 years old
• 6 feet to 6-feet-2-inches tall
• between 200 to 235 pounds

The man had on a black ski mask that covered his face, and he also was wearing a green camouflage jacket, black gym shoes and dark basketball shorts with a blue stripe. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest Arlington Heights news. And iPhone users: Check out Patch's new app.)

Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect should call police at 847-368-5449.

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