Four suspects face additional charges related to an armed robbery of diners in Englewood last August, according to the prosecutor’s office.
It all went down on August 3 when some masked guys with guns targeted diners outside a restaurant. They were reportedly pretty aggressive, stealing jewelry and other stuff from the victims. They even tried to grab car keys from the valet area.
Fast forward to mid-December, and four suspects were arrested. They include Altamir L. Thornton, Yashir T. Phillips, Rahiem A. Maldonado, and a 17-year-old. Recently, Maldonado got hit with new charges for running from the cops before his arrest.
When they searched the car he was in, they found a handgun with a large magazine and hollow point bullets. The driver, Farha F. Sharif, initially got away but was later caught after trying to jump a fence. She’s now facing charges too.
Maldonado’s in a bit of trouble as well, with charges for possession of a gun and resisting arrest. He’s still in jail waiting for his trial. The other adult suspects are facing similar charges, and Thornton has some extra ones for using a minor in the crime.
The 17-year-old involved is also looking at serious charges, including armed robbery and aggravated assault. There’s still a second juvenile who’s wanted in connection with the robbery, but they haven’t found them yet.
