Gardea allegedly escorted the victim to the second floor of the building and opened a door. At that time, the victim turned on the lights and discovered he was in a laundry room where Russell was waiting. Russell allegedly stole the victim's phone, wallet and keys. Gardea then returned to the laundry room and punched the victim in the face with a closed fist, prosecutors said.
Breanna Gardea, 22, has been charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of unlawful restraint.
At about 6:12 p.m. on Jan. 4, West Chicago police officers responded to a call of an armed robbery that just occurred. When they returned to her apartment, Gardea allegedly escorted the victim to the second floor of the building and opened a door. At that time, the victim turned on the lights and discovered he was in a laundry room where Russell was waiting.Gardea then returned to the laundry room and punched the victim in the face with a closed fist, prosecutors said.
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