Unidentified Robber Steals $70 Jordans Off Victim's Feet: Police

An Oak Forest man who said he was held up by what he thought was a gun near the 159th Street and Cicero Avenue Metra station annex parking lot was robbed of his shoes, according to a report.

The 20-year-old told Oak Forest police he got off the 9:55 p.m. train Friday, April 26, and was walking north on the sidewalk between 157th and 158th streets when he felt a hard object pressed against the back of his head.

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The suspect told the man to "give that s--- up," according to the report. The victim told police he believed the object against the back of his head was a gun and gave the suspect $200 in cash. The suspect then asked the man to lay down, while he removed the victim's $70 Jordan shoes, the report stated.

After the attack, the victim ran home and contacted police, according to the report. Officers canvassed the area but couldn't find the suspect.

Anyone with information can contact the Oak Forest Police Department at 708-687-1376.

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