Naperville cops hunting for armed man who tried to rob Uber driver
Posted January 16, 2020 12:00 am
Naperville police are hunting for an armed man who tried to rob an Uber driver Thursday afternoon near Olympus Drive and Tupelo Avenue.
The driver said he arrived around 12:10 p.m. to pick up a fare. When the man got in the vehicle, he tried unsuccessfully to rob the driver.
The driver told police the man was armed with a handgun. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, wearing dark clothing and standing about 5-foot-11 with an average build.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to call Naperville detectives at (630) 305-5966.
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