The Naperville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place in the 700 block of Royal St. George Drive around 5 p.m. today.
Meeting Set Up On Social Media
Police say the male victim set up a meeting through social media to record a video for the offender. When he arrived at the pre-arranged location, a man wearing a medical mask pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and robbed the victim of their cell phone, audio-visual equipment and cash.
The suspect left the scene in a dark colored car heading east south on Royal St. George Drive.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described as a black man in his 20’s wearing jeans and a medical mask over his face.
Contact Naperville Police With Information
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department’s Investigation Division at 630-420-6666.
Naperville Crime Stoppers
Tips can also be given through Naperville Crime Stoppers, a safe and comfortable place for the public to reach out with information.
There are three ways to submit tips:
- On the phone: You can call Crime Stoppers on their tip line, 630-420-6666
- Through email: Tips are accepted at napervillecrimestoppers.1350@gmail.com
- Through Facebook: You can submit a tip in a private message to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/naperville.crimestoppers
Crime Stoppers guarantees a caller’s anonymity.
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