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Chicago, IL: ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF USPS LETTER CARRIER

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The suspect was described as a Black male, with a light skin complexion, between 30-40 years of age, approximately 5'11"-6'1" tall, weighing approximately 280 lbs with a heavy build, longer than shoulder length sandy brown colored dreadlocks styled in twisted "rope braids," and light colored facial hair. He was described as wearing slightly tinted prescription sunglasses with black frames, a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with a t-shirt underneath, dark gray or "washed" style black jeans, and dark colored shoes, with reflective lines on the sides. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who attempted to rob a United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier while delivering mail on November 16, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., near West 18th Street and South Ridgeway Avenue in Chicago, IL 60623.

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If you have any information about this incident, please contact the: U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455 (say “Law Enforcement”)
Reference Case No. 4191731-ROBB

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