Image Of Suspect Released After Letter Carrier Robbed: Authorities

RIVER GROVE, IL — Authorities on Tuesday released an image of a possible suspect in the armed robbery of a letter carrier that occurred last month in River Grove.

The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. July 18 in the 8700 block of West Richard Street, officials said, adding the four suspects — considered to be armed and dangerous — fled the scene in a silver Hyundai sedan. The possible suspect, who appeared to have been recorded via surveillance footage, is believed to be 5 feet, 6 inches tall, according to authorities.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers, the agency announced.

Anyone with information is asked to call the service at 1-877-876-2455, say “law enforcement” and reference case No. 3681116. All information will remain confidential, authorities said.