Fugitive on the run in Cook County after removing electronic monitor: sheriff

The Brief

  • Fugitive on the Run: Enrique Villegas, 29, removed his electronic monitoring device and fled in Cook County, authorities said.
  • Criminal Charges: He was on electronic monitoring after being charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, domestic battery, and aggravated fleeing.
  • Public Alert: Villegas, who has multiple arrest warrants, was last seen in the 6100 block of South Martin Luther King Drive; authorities urge anyone with information to call 708-865-4700.

COOK COUNTY, Ill. A 29-year-old fugitive is on the run in Cook County after removing his electronic monitoring device, authorities said.

Fugitive on the Run

What we know:

Enrique Villegas was placed on electronic monitoring in December 2024 after being charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, domestic battery, and aggravated fleeing, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said he attacked a victim with a firearm and fled from police.

Villegas was located shortly after the incident and taken into custody. Further details on the incident haven’t been released.

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