On February 1st, a woman who tried to sell a $300 cell phone to a buyer through Facebook Marketplace was the victim of a frightening incident in the Chicago suburb of Worth, Illinois.
Speaking with Judge Susana Ortiz during a detention hearing, prosecutors identified the suspects in the case as Joseph Tadra, 24, and Araceli Brito, 21, of CWB Chicago. report Tuesday.
It is important to note that it is worth Are known As a “friendly village”.
According to the outlet, Brito arranged a meeting to buy the woman’s Motorola RAZR+ and said he was going to meet the victim in South Kilbourne.
“Brito and Tadra were waiting when they arrived. As Brito was discussing the terms of the sale with the woman, Tadra allegedly pulled out a gun. “Get out of Chicago,” the CWB Chicago article said. After making a face, he grabbed the RAZR+ and fled on foot. ”
image show Two suspects in the case and social media users had a lot to say about the report:
Prosecutors say the armed robbers left the victim with the advice to “get out of Chicago.”
They live in Worth.https://t.co/aRvcpWxZtF
— CWB Chicago (@CWBChicago) February 13, 2024
“It’s pretty much what Mayor Brandon has been promoting: Let’s Go! Get out while you can!” one person said. I have writtenwhile another Said“Not the worst advice.”
When the victim reported the incident to authorities, she also provided photos of Brito from social media. Authorities apparently knew Tadra was an “associate” of the young woman involved in the alleged robbery.
Law enforcement arrested two people during a recent traffic stop. During that stop, officers allegedly found several bags and vials of suspected crack cocaine. It is also said that the car was filled with bags of suspected heroin at the time.
Crime is so rampant in Democratic Chicago that criminals hide behind police buildings. https://t.co/suK604xgBk
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) January 6, 2023
A judge later released the suspects, but placed them under electronic monitoring, according to an article in CWB Chicago.
“They are each charged with armed robbery with a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. According to CPD, Tadra is also suspected of possessing a replica firearm,” the paper concluded.
