An 18-year-old Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after a spate of armed robberies, including an incident where he allegedly robbed a 26-year-old male at gunpoint. The suspect, identified as Saul Esquivel of the 7400 block of N. Damen Ave., was apprehended by the Chicago Police Department's Robbery Task Force and Skokie Police on Thursday.
According to the Chicago Police Department, Esquivel allegedly committed the offenses over several days earlier in the month, with the first incident dating back to May 9, 2024. Esquivel is accused specifically of taking property at gunpoint from within a business located in the 4500 block of N. Kedzie. Authorities claim he then proceeded to quickly try and commit another robbery just minutes later in the 3300 block of W. Lawrence.
The charges laid out against him include two felony counts of armed robbery and two counts of attempted armed robbery. Esquivel is expected to face a detention hearing at 2600 S. California Ave. Today's date has marked this proceeding, where the court will hear the initial case against the accused.
Police officials lauded the collaborative effort between Chicago's Robbery Task Force and Skokie Police which led to the swift apprehension of Esquivel. Following his arrest in the 7300 block of Niles Center Rd. in Skokie, he was placed into custody and charged accordingly. As reported by the Chicago Police Department, authorities detailed the series of allegations in a concise narrative, pointing out Esquivel's involvement in an armed robbery that also took place on May 9, in the 1900 block of W. Peterson.
While the Chicago Police Department's communication provided a factual account of the arrest and the pending legal process, it emphasized that no additional information is slated to be made public at this time. The investigation is ongoing and further details will likely surface as Esquivel's case moves through the judicial system.
