Brazen Daylight Robbery Leaves West Loop Neighborhood Shaken

Fulton Market District leaders call for more security measures after armed attack on pedestrian

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 49-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, leaving the bustling Fulton Market District on edge. Cell phone video captured the brazen attack, which occurred on Thursday afternoon near Fulton and Peoria streets. The victim was not seriously injured, but the incident has prompted local leaders to renew calls for increased security measures, including the installation of police surveillance cameras in the area.

Why it matters

The West Loop, and specifically the Fulton Market District, is known for its vibrant mix of businesses, restaurants, and foot traffic. However, this latest armed robbery highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the neighborhood, which has seen a string of similar incidents in recent months. Business owners and community leaders are now pressing for more proactive steps to deter crime and protect residents and visitors.

The details

According to police, the robbery occurred around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, when two armed men approached the 49-year-old victim on the sidewalk near Lake and Peoria streets. One of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim's head while the other physically assaulted him, before the pair fled the scene in a Range Rover after stealing the victim's belongings. Cell phone video of the incident was widely shared on social media, showing the harrowing encounter.

  • The robbery occurred around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • In January 2026, the Fulton Market Association reported two other armed robberies in the area.

The players

Ashley Shannon

Manager of Jars gourmet dessert shop in the West Loop.

Roger Romanelli

Executive director of the Chicago Fulton Market Association.

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What they’re saying

“I watched that a lot, and I saw that gun near his head. You know, we can say, 'Oh, I would've did this. I'll do this happens to me.' I honestly can't tell you what I would do.”

— Ashley Shannon, Manager of Jars gourmet dessert shop (cbsnews.com)

“It's unacceptable on so many reasons. It cannot happen again.”

— Roger Romanelli, Executive director of the Chicago Fulton Market Association (cbsnews.com)

“We had two other armed robberies in January that we put a notice out. No wonder these guys are coming back.”

— Roger Romanelli, Executive director of the Chicago Fulton Market Association (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

A meeting with police leaders has been scheduled for next week to discuss crime in the Fulton Market area and potential security measures, including the installation of surveillance cameras.

The takeaway

This brazen daylight robbery in the heart of the West Loop's bustling Fulton Market District has left the community on edge and renewed calls for increased security measures, such as the installation of police surveillance cameras, to deter future criminal activity and protect residents and visitors.