6 Armed Robbery Suspects Injured When Getaway Car Hits Tree In Riverside
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Six armed robbery suspects were injured when their getaway car crashed into a tree Monday night in west suburban Riverside, police said.
Around 9:35 p.m., a worker was servicing the ATM at the Bank of America branch at Harlem and Burlington, when he was confronted by armed robbers, according to Riverside police.
Responding police officers spotted the suspects' vehicle about a block away, and started chasing the car. Police said the suspects fired at police before crashing into a tree.
The getaway car rolled over, throwing some of the suspects from the vehicle. Six people were arrested, and taken to hospitals. Police said their injuries were not life-threatening.
Several weapons, bullets, spent shell casings, and cash were recovered from the car.
Police said no charges have been filed as of Tuesday morning.
