Armed Robbers Flee After Tying Up Sprint Store Workers But Got Caught Making Getaway: Cops

JOLIET, IL — Two armed robbers tied up Sprint store workers and made off with a load of iPhones, police said, but got caught making their getaway.

The two men — D’Angelo King, 20, of Bourbonnais and 20-year-old Jalil Williams of Kankakee — struck at Air 1 Wireless about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said, tying up two employees before absconding with iPhones and possibly additional proceeds.

A witness from a nearby business spotted King and Williams fleeing from the Sprint store, police said. The witness reportedly called the cops and provided a description of the car, including a partial license plate number.

A car matching the witness’ description was spotted heading east on Plainfield Road where it curves into Center Street, police said, and the vehicle finally pulled over on Center at Marion Street.

Through the car’s rear window, officers could see an abundance of cell phones in the back seat, police said. The cops were reportedly attempting to obtain a search warrant for the car Wednesday afternoon.

D'Angelo King and Jalil Williams | image via Will County Sheriff's Department