19-Year-Old Charged with Armed Robberies at Dunkin’ Store Caught After Police Find “Wanted Person” Bulletin on His Phone
A 19-year-old man, Reushawn Pittman, is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of committing two armed robberies at a Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins store located at 1700 West 87th Street in May. Pittman was identified through surveillance footage, photo line-ups, and the discovery of his own “wanted person” bulletin on his phone, which had been issued by the Chicago Police Department.
The first robbery took place on May 15, where Pittman allegedly entered the Dunkin’ store wearing a black ski mask and threatened employees with a gun, demanding money. He made off with $200 on that occasion. Just six days later, on May 21, he returned to the same store wearing a blue mask and brandishing a small handgun. During this robbery, he reportedly forced employees to hand over $287, as well as three pints of ice cream and two cups of Munchkins, before fleeing the scene.
A nearby business owner later spotted Pittman in the neighborhood and called 911, suspecting him to be the robber. When officers detained him, they found him carrying a black ski mask and a hammer for self-defense. After gathering his information, they released him. However, detectives used this information to include Pittman’s picture in photo line-ups, where at least two victims identified him as the perpetrator.
Following his arrest by the CPD, detectives searched Pittman’s phone and discovered a copy of the wanted person bulletin featuring his image and details of the robberies. Additionally, they found pictures of Pittman posing with a large sum of cash and calendar reminders of job interviews he had at the targeted restaurant in November and February. Despite this evidence, Pittman denied ever being inside the restaurant before his encounter with the police in May.
On the charges of armed robbery, Judge James Costello detained Pittman. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough police work and the role technology plays in solving crimes.
Support our independent journalism by clicking here to contribute.
