Crime & Safety
Teen Robbed of Clothes Off His Back at Gunpoint
Three people, including one with a handgun, forced a 15-year-old onto the ground during the afternoon of Jan. 8.
Three people stole pieces of clothing off of a 15-year-old at gunpoint Jan. 8, according to Bolingbrook police.
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The 15-year-old male was walking behind Honey Jam Cafe, 120 E. Boughton Rd., at 3:42 p.m. on the Winston Village side when he was approached by three males. One of the offenders displayed a handgun.
All three offenders pushed the victim to the ground. They then removed his white hoodie, T-shirt and blue jeans and fled on foot. The victim returned home in his shorts. After putting his shoes back on, he called the police.
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Officers were unable to locate the offenders at the time of the call, but were able to gather information through the preliminary investigation.
The incident remains under investigation.
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