Parolee Charged In Mount Greenwood 7-Eleven Robbery

CHICAGO — A 27-year-old man is accused of robbing a convenience store in the early morning hours of Jan. 14 in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood. Omar Anderson, had been serving a 12-year sentence for a 2013-armed robbery conviction. He was released on parole in March 2020 from the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Police said Anderson robbed the 7-Eleven, 3152 W. 111th St., around 5:30 a.m. Jan.14. Anderson was taken into custody following a short pursuit. He was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated assault and a parole violation, all felonies. Anderson is currently being held on $150,000 bail at Cook County Jail.

“I’ve been in contact with the Cook County States Attorney’s Office and will be following this case and providing updates to the community,” Ald. Matt O’Shea said in an email blast to 19th Ward residents. “I’d like to thank the Chicago Police Department and Area 2 Detective Division for their great work in this case. Please continue to report any suspicious behavior to 911; working together we will keep our community safe.”

Anderson is due back in court Jan. 27.