An 18-year-old Venezuelan migrant along with two juveniles, face charges in connection with a robbery last week in Hyde Park neighborhood.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on May 19, 2025, in the 5700 block of South Kimbark Avenue, where Roymer Barrios-Marquez and three juveniles allegedly confronted two boys, ages 13 and 16.
“Stop, give me your stuff,” Barrios-Marquez allegedly demanded while indicating he had a knife.
Prosecutors said he also had an object resembling a knife visible in his front pants pocket. Officials said juveniles placed their hands on their waistbands, suggesting they were armed, and one juvenile placed a hand in a backpack, threatening to shoot the victims if they attempted to flee.
The victims handed over multiple items, including an iPhone, ski mask, Nike hoodie, silver necklace, ring, Air Jordan shoes, backpack, and jacket, according to Chicago police.
A CPD report said Barrios-Marquez had one victim’s phone at the time of his arrest, and both victims identified him and two juveniles as participants in the robbery. A fourth suspect escaped with most of the stolen items, police said.
Judge Deidre Dyer ordered Barrios-Marquez detained, stating the robbery was “opportunistic and egregious.” Barrios-Marquez faces two counts of aggravated robbery.
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