Crime & Safety

Armed Robbers Target Woman Walking Near Cossitt and Bluff

The woman was walking alone a little before midnight in La Grange when two men approached her, police said.

Two men who appeared to have a weapon robbed a woman just before midnight Friday near Cossitt and Bluff in La Grange, police said.

The woman was walking alone while listening to music when one man approached her from the front and another came from behind, police said.

She felt something pressed against her neck, and police said one of the man asked, β€œWhat do you have?”

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The men fled after taking her possessions, police said.

No further details are available at this time. Police are investigating the incident, and Patch will provide more information as it becomes available.

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La Grange police remind residents to be vigilant of their surroundings. Avoid distractions such as headphones, especially at night.


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