63-Year-Old Man Injured During Pool Hall Robbery: Cops

AURORA, IL — A 63-year-old pool hall employee told Aurora Police he was knocked to the ground and beaten by two men Sunday. He had just opened up shop for the day when two men walked in around 12:15 p.m. and demanded money. The man was restrained while the suspects ransacked the business, and police said the men displayed a knife, but didn't use it on the victim.

After they took off with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes, the victim was able to free himself. He suffered cuts and scrapes and sought his own medical attention after being treated on scene by Aurora Fire Department paramedics, according to police.

The suspects were both Hispanic in their mid-30’s to 40 years old, approximately 5-foot-1 to 5-foot-3, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, police said. One wore a green coat and black pants and the other was wearing a brown coat and blue jeans.

Another robbery took place just before 9 p.m. the following day at a gas station convenience store in the 1200 block of N. Eola Road, police said. The suspect approached the 62-year-old man who was working behind the counter and demanded money, according to the police statement. He ran off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police aren't sure if he used a car to flee, but he was last seen heading north. There were no injuries.

Police are looking for information for either incident. Aurora Area Crime Stoppers can be reached at 630-892-1000. Callers are anonymous and qualify for a cash reward for information that leads to any arrests.

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