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A daytime armed robbery targeted an armored car transport guard in the west suburb of Cicero on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. in the 4800 block of West Cermak Road.
Cicero police officers responded immediately to emergency dispatch calls reporting a robbery in progress near a local bank.
Investigating officers learned an armored car courier was leaving the bank branch while carrying financial assets.
The courier walked toward a secure armored transport truck parked a short distance away.
Multiple unknown individuals suddenly approached the courier on the public walkway.
The group ambushed the courier and forcibly took property before fleeing the immediate scene.
No shots were fired by the suspects or the courier during the brief confrontation.
Town of Cicero officials confirmed that no injuries occurred during the robbery attempt.
Cicero police detectives secured the perimeter and began gathering potential surveillance footage from surrounding businesses.
Cicero police personnel are coordinating directly with special agents from the FBI to identify the suspects involved.
Authorities have not released specific suspect descriptions or financial loss details at this time.
