Crime & Safety

7-Eleven Robbed On Route 59 In Naperville; Suspect Sought: Police

Police say the suspect implied he had a weapon during the early morning robbery.

Surveillance footage of a suspect who police say robbed the 7-Eleven at 1663 North Route 59 early Thursday.
Surveillance footage of a suspect who police say robbed the 7-Eleven at 1663 North Route 59 early Thursday. (via Naperville Police Department )

NAPERVILLE, IL — Police say a man implied he had a weapon and stole cash, cigarettes and other items from a Naperville 7-Eleven early Thursday.

The incident took place just after 12:15 a.m. at the 7-Eleven located at 1663 North Route 59.

Police say the suspect did not display a weapon, despite implying that he had one. The 7-Eleven employee was not hurt during the robbery, according to police.

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The suspect was last seen heading north from the scene of the crime.

Anyone who has information about this robbery is urged to contact the Naperville Police Department at 630-420-6665 and ask to speak with the investigations division.

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