Arlington Heights Crime Alert: Armed Robbery at Forest View Athletic Club

The latest Arlington Heights Police Crime Alert:

Two offenders entered the Forest View Athletic Club, 800 E. Falcon on April 18 at 10:19 p.m. and left moments later. They returned within minutes, and walked up to five victims between 26 to 48 years of age. One of the offenders displayed a firearm and both demanded valuables from the victims, according to Arlington Heights police.

The offender who displayed a silver colored revolver and is described by police as a black male, standing 5 foot 6 inches to 5 foot 9 inches tall in his late teens to early 20's wearing a white hoodie. The second offender is described as a black male, standing 5 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 10 inches tall, and wearing all black. Both men were described as having slim builds. They took a Galaxy Note cell phone, Galaxy S cell phone, cash, credit cards, driver's licenses and a leather wallet from the various victims, and then fled the area. 

Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411 (tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Information provided by the Arlington Heights Police Department.