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In this Western Journal article, Michael Austin reports that the owner of Arepa Express in Melrose Park, Illinois, survived a terrifying armed robbery after crying out to God during the encounter.
- The incident reportedly happened May 12 at Arepa Express, located on Lake Street in the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park.
- According to the report, an unmasked robber pointed a handgun at the restaurant owner, who later said he thought the man was going to shoot him.
- The owner recalled thinking, “God help me,” as the suspect threatened him at gunpoint.
- The alleged robber had first entered the restaurant as a customer, ordered food, left, and then returned multiple times asking to use the restroom.
- On the third return, the man allegedly pulled out a gun, threatened to kill the owner, and ordered him to get on the floor.
- Security camera video of the incident was later shared publicly by local media.
- The robber allegedly escaped with about $10,000 in jewelry, including an 18-karat Gucci chain, a bracelet, and a law school graduation ring that had been a gift from the owner’s parents.
- A customer reportedly called 911 after the suspect fled and helped the owner get up from the floor.
- The owner, originally from Venezuela, said the robbery was especially painful because he believed the suspect may have come from the same community and country.
Read the full story:
https://www.westernjournal.com/chicago-restaurant-owner-survives-gunpoint-robbery-crying-god/
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