Three juvenile suspects were captured after they robbed and attacked a stranger at the Walmart in Gurnee, prompting a large police search Sunday evening.
The Gurnee Police Department responded around 8:30 p.m. Sunday to the Walmart, 6590 Grand Avenue in Gurnee, for a report of a robbery.
Gurnee Police Department Public Information Officer Shawn Gaylor said the victim told officers they were approached by three subjects whom they did not know.
The suspects battered the victim, who suffered minor injuries.
The suspects stole approximately $175 in cash and attempted to flee the scene, Gaylor said.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office was called to assist with two canine units in the search. Canines Hemi and Danno responded.
Responding officers, along with a canine unit, quickly located one suspect who was attempting to flee the area.
A perimeter was established, which led to the apprehension of a second suspect and then shortly after, a third suspect was also arrested, Gaylor said.
The canine teams also assisted in recovering the stolen cash.
The victim suffered minor injuries but did not require transport to the hospital.
Gaylor said no weapon was observed or implied during the robbery.
The suspects, ages 14 to 16, have been transported to the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex Center in Vernon Hills.
They were referred to the juvenile system on charges of robbery, mob action and battery.