Pair charged in suburban Walmart attempted robbery, linked to crime ring: police

The Brief

  • Two suspects tried to scam and rob an 83-year-old man in a Mount Prospect Walmart lot on Aug. 26, police said.
  • Officers stopped their car soon after; the victim and surveillance video identified them.
  • Both face attempted robbery charges and are being held until a Sept. 10 court date.

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. Two suspects accused of trying to scam and rob an 83-year-old man in a suburban Walmart parking lot are in custody, authorities said.

What we know:

The incident happened about 3:33 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the parking lot of the Walmart at 930 Mt. Prospect Plaza. A community service officer at the store was alerted to a man screaming for help and found the victim, police said.

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