CHICAGO – A federal superseding indictment unsealed Friday charged a fourth member of a group allegedly responsible for robbing multiple liquor stores, convenience stores and bars in Chicago.
Authorities said 26-year-old Xavier Harris worked with his brother, 27-year-old Ardaries Harris, along with Jordan Fox, 25, and Roosevelt Veal, 27, in robbing over a dozen businesses in 2023 and 2024.
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The indictment said the group conspired to rob the following businesses in Chicago:
- Aug. 24, 2023: Ace’s Liquor and Tap, 4400 block of West Armitage Avenue.
- Nov. 24, 2023: Super Saving Food, 4400 block of West Belmont Avenue.
- Jan. 10, 2024: A&R Food Mart, 5900 block of West Grand Avenue.
- Jan. 11, 2024: Central Extra Value Food and Liquor, 2900 block of North Central Avenue.
- Jan. 13, 2024: Buchanas Food & Liquor, 1800 block of West 47th Street.
- Jan. 15, 2024: Mr. P Beverage Depot, 2000 block of West Division Street.
- Jan. 15, 2024: Before You Go Liquor, 1900 block of West Fullerton Avenue.
- Jan. 15, 2024: Clybourn Market, 2800 block of North Clybourn Avenue.
- May 3, 2024: Humboldt Haus Liquor, 2900 block of West North Avenue.
- May 3, 2024: Gladstone Food Mart, 5700 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.
- May 4, 2024: Irish Nobleman Pub, 1300 block of West Erie Street.
- May 7, 2024: Buchanas Food & Liquor, 1800 block of West 47th Street.
- May 7, 2024: El Trebol Liquors and Bar, 1100 block of West 18th Street.
- May 7, 2024: Community Food and Liquor, 5500 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.
- May 9, 2024: Basil Food & Liquor, 7700 block of North Western Avenue.
The group reportedly used stolen vehicles as getaway cars, wore masks and brandished guns during the incidents. During some of the robberies, the group fired shots from machine guns, according to the indictment.
Ardaries, Fox and Veal were originally charged in 2024 with conspiracy, robbery and gun charges in connection with five robberies or attempted robberies…