Early Saturday morning, two armed robberies occurred at the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, with suspects still at large, according to local authorities. Just before 3 a.m., a 32-year-old Itasca man was accosted by two men in a white Nissan Altima, who threatened him at gunpoint and made off with his phone containing personal identification and credit cards, as reported by NBC Chicago. In a separate but closely timed incident, a 57-year-old Skokie man was also robbed by the same suspects who, brandishing firearms, demanded his belongings before fleeing with his wallet and $2,000 in cash.

The victims, though unharmed, were left shaken by their ordeals as the robbers quickly reentered their vehicle and escaped. Detailed descriptions of the perpetrators have not been made available by the police, who continue to investigate these crimes with persistence, scouring the vicinity for any leads. "The safety and security of guests and team members is the top priority for Rivers," the casino said in a statement obtained by CBS News. The establishment has offered full cooperation to law enforcement and highlighted their comprehensive security measures, including a license plate reader system and heightened surveillance.

Rivers Casino further assures that their investment in security technologies such as enhanced lighting and camera networks bolster the property's defense against such criminal activities. In light of these events, the casino management is working in tandem with the authorities, providing crucial information to assist with the ongoing investigation in an effort to apprehend the individuals responsible for the robberies.

No arrests have been made as of Saturday evening, and the Des Plaines Police Department encourages anyone with information to come forward. The community has been alerted to remain vigilant, as the search for the suspects continues.