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Bond Set For Man Who Robbed Elmhurst Cigar Shop

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A Michael Cooper from Bellwood was charged with stealing approximately $1,250 from a cigar shop in Elmhurst, according to DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Police responded to a call of a robbery at the Old Havana Cigar Shop located at 189 E Butterfield Rd. around 8:12 p.m. on Dec. 3.

According to officials, Cooper had BB gun when he entered the business and gave the clerk a note which read, "Keep calm, give me the money. I don't want to kill you."

Cooper has been charged with one count of Aggravated Robbery and the judge set his bond at $50,000.

Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper from Bellwood was charged with stealing approximately $1,250 from a cigar shop in Elmhurst.

Cooper's next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 3.

 

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