Victims robbed in Elgin after ATM withdrawal

Elgin police are looking for armed robbers who targeted people who made an ATM withdrawal.

Officers responded about 12:27 a.m. Thursday to the 300 block of Heine Avenue and were told by the victims - a female driver and two male passengers - that they had noticed a suspicious vehicle might have followed them after they made an ATM withdrawal, police said in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon.

The victims parked on Heine Avenue, and the other vehicle stopped next to them. Two men got out and approached the victims while armed with a handgun, the victims said.

The robbers took cash and a personal item. No one was injured, police said.

No information was immediately available about where the ATM withdrawal was made.

Elgin's major investigations division is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call (847) 289-2600. Individuals can provide anonymous tips or information via the crime line at (847) 695-4195 or texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.