Crime & Safety
Algonquin Jewelry Store Armed Robbery Investigation Continues
Deputy Chief Steve Kuzynowski declined to comment as to whether the police think the Gold and Jewelry Direct robbery is connected to recent robberies in the area.
Algonquin police continue to investigate the .
Deputy Chief Steve Kuzynowski told Patch that police have a lead on the downtown jewelry store robbery, but due to the sensitivity of the investigation, he cannot release any more information. He declined to comment as to whether the police think the Algonquin robbery is connected to recent robberies in the area.
Earlier this week, .
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According to police reports Brandon L. McBryde, 21, of 12181 Sinnett St. in Huntley, was arrested on a warrant in connection with the armed robbery that occurred at the 7-11, at 4500 W. Algonquin Road, around 12:54 a.m. Wednesday.
McBryde allegedly entered the LITH gas station wearing a black ski mask, black hooded jacket, black gloves while displaying a handgun. After he reportedly demanded money from the clerk, he took the cash and fled the store to the west.
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A similar event occurred in East Dundee the next day involving a man matching the description from the LITH gas station robbery.
In Carpentersville, two men were charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon after a robbery was reported at MBC Wireless, 91 S. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville.
According to a Courier-News article, on Wednesday morning Francisco J. Garcia, 19, of the 900 block of Berkley Street, and Christian A. Patino, 17, of the first block of Meadowlark Lane, both of Carpentersville, entered the wireless store with a gun. Garcia is accused of ordering an employee to the floor and demanding money while holding a knife.
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