Robbery Incident Update
A Chicago couple, recorded surrendering their belongings during a robbery, sparked widespread concern in their community back in April. They were captured on a doorbell camera handing over valuables to three armed men right outside their home.
Nearly two months after the incident, police arrested a 26-year-old suspect named Angelo Hatter in connection with the crime. He has been charged with armed robbery while wielding a firearm, as reported by local news outlets.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the two other individuals involved in the robbery or how they connected Hatter to the case. As per current jail records, Hatter remains in custody, with his next court appearance set for July 2.
On the night of the robbery, Greg Poulos and Angie Berthos were returning home from dinner in Chicago when they encountered the armed men around 10 PM on April 21. Reports indicate the suspects abruptly approached, brandishing their weapons and demanding the couple’s possessions. Berthos recounted feeling a specific urgency, saying one of the robbers commanded them to comply, running toward them, gun in hand.
The couple complied, with their instincts driving them to throw their phones and keys on the ground almost immediately. Poulos described himself as following a principle: when faced with danger, it seemed logical to give up material items to ensure their safety.
In the early moments of the video footage, one robber could be heard insisting they “give me all the s**t.” Responses from the couple included hurriedly discarding phones and wallets as well as jackets at the robbers’ instructions. Poulos reflected on the experience, stating, “Your life is far more valuable.”
Unfortunately, the nightmare didn’t conclude with the robbery. The couple found themselves overwhelmed with disbelief immediately after. Video clips captured their experiences, including lying on the ground, feeling vulnerable as the men pointed guns at them.
Police indicated the assailants drove away in a luxury Jaguar SUV, leaving the normally peaceful Glenview neighborhood shaken. This suburb, often regarded as a safe haven just northwest of Chicago, is known for its family-friendly environment and rated public schools.
After the robbery, employees from two local businesses expressed feelings of shock and numbness. One worker admitted feeling “paralyzed” by the incident, while another shared that despite news of Hatter’s arrest, nothing seemed to change. The employee remarked, “It’s just the path of the world.”
