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Gunman Robs Radio Shack in Palos Heights

An armed man is suspected in a Wednesday afternoon incident at the electronics store, located near Harlem Avenue and 119th. Oak Lawn police have reported they have a suspect in custody.

Palos Heights police are investigating a robbery at the Harlem Avenue Radio Shack Wednesday afternoon.

An armed man reportedly entered the store at around 3 p.m. and fled shortly after. It was immediately unclear if anyone was hurt or what, if anything, was stolen.

Oak Lawn police reportedly have arrested a suspect in the robbery. An emergency alert issued by Oak Lawn reported a black male, approximately 30 years old, was believed have held up the Radio Shack, Oak Lawn Patch reports.

A SWAT team member told Patch that the suspected gunman is in custody.

Several police SUVs were stationed outside of Radio Shack, 1901 S. Harlem Ave.

Check back later with Patch for updates.

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