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Two Suspects in Olympia Fields Armed Robbery Arrested


Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— In an operation involving several police jurisdictions and the South Suburban Response Team, police apprehended two suspects last night in an armed robbery that occurred in Olympia Fields, according to police. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Rutledge in the East Lincolnwood area of town. According to a source at the Park Forest Police Department, police recovered proceeds from the robbery. Weapons were also recovered. There were no injuries to citizens or police in the incident. Residents living in close proximity to the incident were evacuated for their own safety. In addition, streets were blocked and traffic redirected to secure the area.  "They had a pretty quick response," said a source at the PFPD.

As of this writing, the suspects have not yet been interviewed. The Olympia Fields Police Department is heading up the investigation.

eNews Park Forest will update this story as more information becomes available.


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