Robbed of iphone while walking to school

Couple tried to rob a 6-year-old boy in South Loop, prosecutors say
March 24, 2022 CWBChicago South Loop

A couple is facing robbery charges after they allegedly tried to mug a 6-year-old boy in the South Loop on Tuesday morning.

The boy was on the sidewalk in the 2100 block of South Clark when he saw a blue SUV drive past and make a U-turn around 11:30 a.m., according to Chicago police and prosecutors. The GMC Acadia pulled to a stop and Fred Wolfe, 18, allegedly emerged from its passenger seat.Armonie Lewis and Fred Wolfe were arrested in the 2100 block of South Clark. | CPD



Wolfe tried to take the boy’s phone by using force, but the kid fought back and Wolfe retreated to the SUV, which sped away with Armonie Lewis, 19, behind the wheel, Assistant State’s Attorney Loukas Kalliantasis said.

The boy flagged down a passing patrol car to report the robbery attempt. Kalliantasis said the GMC Acadia drove by as officers talked with the boy. Cops pulled the SUV over and arrested Wolfe and Lewis after the victim identified them, said Kalliantasis.

Lewis allegedly told police that she was simply driving when Wolfe told her to pull over. She reportedly told investigators that she had no idea Wolfe would try to rob a 6-year-old boy, she said. Lewis has never been arrested before. Wolfe exercised his right to remain silent, Kalliantasis said.

They are both charged with attempted robbery. Lewis is also charged with driving without a license.

Assistant Public Defender Suzin Farber said Lewis and Wolfe are both high school seniors who work concessions at White Sox games.

Judge Mary Marubio allowed them to go home by posting a 10% deposit bond of $200. She said they must stay in their homes from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wolfe must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet from the chief judge’s office to monitor his curfew.