Gunmen forced a Chinatown restaurant and its customers to cough up cash and belongings during a late-night robbery, as Chicago police report two masked men brandishing firearms stormed Ken Kee Restaurant just shy of the midnight hour. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the hold-up occurred at 2129 S.
The dining spot's workers and customers complied with the criminals' demands, and thankfully, the thugs departed without inflicting harm. "We're very glad that no staff or patrons were injured," expressed Lee's chief of staff, Zoe Chen, recognizing the rarity and audacity of such a crime, this info gathered by Chicago Sun-Times. In response to the incident and amidst the ongoing Chinese New Year revelry, an increase in neighborhood policing is up for consideration, though challenges persist as some residents grapple with a language barrier and are reluctant to report criminal activities.
Meanwhile, ABC7 Chicago reveals more layers to the story, noting the violent intrusion that unfolded at about 11:49 p.m. and not only did the robbers target the cashier for the establishment's earnings, but they also helped themselves to the personal items of a 34-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who were present during the crime. Moreover, a video from the scene showed law enforcement's examination of the establishment and a vehicle outside that may have had a part in the heist.
As of now, the suspects have managed to escape and are currently at large. They were last seen fleeing the scene on foot, and police said at no time during the unfortunate events were any individuals wounded or injured.
