Crime & Safety
Cops Nab Citgo Robber After Footchase
The Harvey man tried running from Homewood police after robbing the downtown gas station, but he was no match.
Homewood police arrested a Harvey man in association with a robbery at the 183rd Street Citgo gas station in Homewood just after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 15, according to Deputy Chief Denise McGrath.
Victor Bobo, 38, of the 14900 block of Wood Street thought he could beat Homewood officers in a foot race after holding up the downtown gas station. He was wrong.
Police say Bobo was taken into custody minutes after his attempt to flee the scene. He was charged with robbery.
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