On February 7, 2026, at 12:47 p.m., officers responded to the Cricket Wireless store (425 Collins Street) for a report of a robbery that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, an employee reported that an unknown male entered the store with one hand concealed under his jacket, which the employee believed indicated a weapon. The suspect demanded money from the register.

Over $1,000 in cash was taken, and the suspect fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

The suspect shown in the photograph is described as a male, approximately 5’6″–5’7″ tall with a skinny build and short brown curly hair. He was wearing a gray and black Adidas hoodie, black jogger pants, blue tennis shoes, black sunglasses, and a black neck gaiter used to conceal his face.

Responding officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to gather further information or evidence.

This case remains under investigation. Detectives are currently seeking video surveillance footage from homes in the neighborhood located west of Collins Street and north of Cass Street between 12 noon and 1 p.m. on February 7, 2026.

Anyone with video footage or information that may help identify the pictured suspect is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigations Division at 815-724-3020. They can also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/ if they wish to remain anonymous.