Chicago duo charged in violent armed robbery

The Brief

  • A man and woman were charged in connection with a violent robbery last month in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
  • Frank Burrell Jr., 50, is accused of robbing one woman at gunpoint and battering a 70-year-old, while Taysha Stillwell, 39, faces a robbery charge.
  • Both were arrested Monday and are set to appear in court Wednesday.

CHICAGO A Chicago man and a woman have been charged in connection with a violent robbery involving a 70-year-old woman last month in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

What we know:

Frank Burrell Jr., 50, and Taysha Stillwell, 39, allegedly stole from a 38-year-old woman at gunpoint on Sept. 13 in the 4700 block of South Wolcott Avenue, according to Chicago police. Burrell is also accused of battering a 70-year-old woman in the same incident.

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