Three Chicagoans face charges after a brazen home invasion in Homer Glen that left a 73-year-old woman shaken and robbed at gunpoint. The elderly victim was bound and gagged before her attackers made off with thousands of dollars.
The incident began when the woman, who is said to have been shopping earlier in the day, returned to her home on South Deer Path Wednesday afternoon. A gunman appeared out of nowhere, forcing her into the house where a second assailant emerged from a stolen dark-colored Acura. The vehicle was later confirmed to be taken from Chicago.
The attackers then proceeded to ransack the woman's home, removing her credit card and demanding the PIN code. They withdrew $2,000 from an ATM in Orland Park before finally leaving the victim's property 20 minutes later. It is believed that the attack may have been random but was also partially motivated by the victim's age.
Fortunately for the victim, a neighbor arrived just in time to help her escape. Police are still investigating the full extent of the incident, but they believe it may be linked to a recent armed robbery in Lemont.
A massive manhunt ensued when police issued an alert about a suspicious vehicle matching the description of the Acura used during the attack. The suspect vehicle was eventually spotted speeding away from officers, prompting a multi-agency pursuit that ended with the Acura crashing near U.S. 52 and Rowell Avenue in Will County.
Three suspects - one of whom is a juvenile - fled on foot but were quickly apprehended by authorities. Two of the suspects are currently being held at the Public Safety Complex for questioning, while the third was taken to hospital for evaluation. The suspects have extensive criminal histories, including prior convictions for weapons-related offenses.
The incident began when the woman, who is said to have been shopping earlier in the day, returned to her home on South Deer Path Wednesday afternoon. A gunman appeared out of nowhere, forcing her into the house where a second assailant emerged from a stolen dark-colored Acura. The vehicle was later confirmed to be taken from Chicago.
The attackers then proceeded to ransack the woman's home, removing her credit card and demanding the PIN code. They withdrew $2,000 from an ATM in Orland Park before finally leaving the victim's property 20 minutes later. It is believed that the attack may have been random but was also partially motivated by the victim's age.
Fortunately for the victim, a neighbor arrived just in time to help her escape. Police are still investigating the full extent of the incident, but they believe it may be linked to a recent armed robbery in Lemont.
A massive manhunt ensued when police issued an alert about a suspicious vehicle matching the description of the Acura used during the attack. The suspect vehicle was eventually spotted speeding away from officers, prompting a multi-agency pursuit that ended with the Acura crashing near U.S. 52 and Rowell Avenue in Will County.
Three suspects - one of whom is a juvenile - fled on foot but were quickly apprehended by authorities. Two of the suspects are currently being held at the Public Safety Complex for questioning, while the third was taken to hospital for evaluation. The suspects have extensive criminal histories, including prior convictions for weapons-related offenses.
. i mean idk about the motive but age shouldn't be used as an excuse for this kinda thing. what really gets me is that it was all over in 20 minutes, like they knew they were gonna get caught eventually 
. and the fact that one of them was a juvie just adds another layer of tragedy to the whole situation... i guess its good that the neighbor showed up when they did or things couldve gotten a lot worse 
. anyway, hope the victims family is okay and can get some peace soon 
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this is so crazy! A 73-yr-old grandma getting robbed at gunpoint in her own home?! 
. I'm shocked that no one was hurt besides the poor victim, and even then it could've been way worse if that neighbor hadn't shown up when he did.
Like, you'd think they'd be off the streets by now. But I guess that just shows how messed up our system is when people keep reoffending over and over again.
. But what really gets me is that this might've been random, but it was also kinda ageist 
. I mean, can't we just get along and not discriminate against people based on their age or anything else?
. Having prior convictions for weapons-related offenses doesn't make them good guys by any means. And the fact that one of them is a juvenile? That's like, so not okay 
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. This just makes me wanna stay inside and watch some feel-good movies all day 
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this is just so senseless, a 73-year-old lady gettin robbed at gunpoint in her own home 
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. i wonder how many people they've hurt in the past, and now they're facin the music 
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. The average age of victims in these incidents was 40-49 years old 
. It's interesting that the attackers in this case chose someone 73 (and I mean who can't you even imagine?! 
) because, as per research, seniors are more likely to be targeted due to their perceived vulnerability 
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this is just another example of how vulnerable our elderly community is when it comes to these senseless home invasions 
. Anyway, I do hope those suspects get what's coming to them... it's clear they're not good people 
. I'm glad that neighbor showed up when they did, or God knows what could've happened to her.
. As a local, it makes me wonder how many more incidents like this are going on without us even realizing it. We need to stay vigilant and support our law enforcement in any way we can 
. It's just frustrating because we need answers now.
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. And the worst part is, these people are just so reckless and heartless... it's like they have no regard for human life whatsoever 
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. And the thought that these suspects have extensive criminal histories, including prior convictions for weapons-related offenses? It's like they're getting bolder by the day 
. I mean, what's going on with our society that people feel like this is an acceptable way to live their lives? 
And what's even more messed up is that they're not even after valuables, they're just looking to make a quick score. $2k from an ATM? What's the point of that? 
. I'm just glad the neighbor showed up when they did to help her escape... poor lady, she must be traumatized