A gruesome video captured the moment two masked thugs brutally robbed and beat a 49-year-old man at gunpoint on a Chicago sidewalk in a brutal attack in broad daylight.
The Disturbing images showed the victim Thursday afternoon, cowering on the sidewalk in Fulton Market as one thug hovered over him and pointed a gun at his head, while the other took his belongings before running away, jumping into a Range Rover and running away, Fox 32 Chicago reported this.
Authorities said the shocking robbery unfolded around 4:23 p.m., when the victim was ambushed by two male suspects near the sidewalk in the 200 block of North Peoria Street.
At least one attacker allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded the victim’s property while the other assaulted him.
The duo fled with the man’s belongings, police said.
It is not clear what the alleged bandits stole from the victim, who refused medical attention at the scene.
The attackers are still on the run as Chicago police continue their investigation and hunt for the armed suspects, the outlet reported.
Business owners in Fulton Market called on police to increase patrols and install additional security cameras to curb and prevent violent attacks in the upscale neighborhood.
The popular area has reportedly long been a hotspot for armed robberies and burglaries.
27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett said the attack was an isolated incident.
“First and foremost, I am grateful that no serious injuries occurred to the person involved in this incident,” he said in a statement, according to Fox.
“The safety of our constituents is a top priority for the 27th Precinct. I spoke with the 12th Precinct Commander, [James] Baier, who is aware of the incident, and I have been assured that the police presence in the area will increase. I have also been told that these appear to be isolated events.”
