Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are seeking public assistance in identifying four masked suspects involved in a series of armed robberies at jewelry stores across Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri. These incidents occurred between July 13, 2023, and September 14, 2024.
The targeted locations include jewelry stores in Bridgeview, Illinois; Dearborn, Michigan; and Winchester, Missouri. The suspects reportedly used an AR-style rifle, handgun, and hammer during the robberies while wearing costume face masks. The FBI has released surveillance footage from the robberies that took place in Bridgeview and Dearborn.
"Do not let the costume masks distract from the seriousness of these robberies. The individuals who committed these robberies terrorized and endangered the safety of customers and employees alike," Raoul stated. He urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately.
Douglas S. Depodesta, Special Agent in Charge at the FBI Chicago Field Office, commented on the urgency of capturing these suspects: "The perpetrators of these crimes showed a blatant disregard for public safety and the rule of law during the commission of these brazen robberies. Their actions will haunt these victims for a lifetime, and we're asking for the public's help to bring them to justice before someone is killed."
Authorities are focusing on several incidents:
- On July 13, 2023, at Jawahir Jewelry in Bridgeview, Illinois, three armed suspects allegedly stole gold jewelry and an employee’s handgun while driving a white Kia Sorento with stolen plates.
- On August 9 at Jerusalem Jewelry in Bridgeview, Illinois, three armed suspects again allegedly stole gold jewelry while using a white Kia Sorento with different stolen plates.
- On August 7 at Mariam Jewelry in Dearborn, Michigan, armed suspects reportedly stole jewelry using a black Mazda 3 without license plates.
- On September 14 at Dahab Jewelry in Winchester, Missouri, four armed suspects allegedly took thousands of dollars worth of jewelry using a black vehicle with stolen Missouri plates.
The FBI offers a reward up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of these individuals. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or visiting tips.fbi.gov.