15-Year-Old Charged in Downtown Chicago Robberies Tied to Maserati-Driving Crew

The brazen robberies have raised urgent questions about public safety in the city's downtown area.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:23am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass from a crime scene, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The brazen robberies by a Maserati-driving crew have left a trail of shattered glass and raised urgent questions about public safety in downtown Chicago.Chicago Today

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with one of the robberies carried out by a crew that used Maseratis to target victims in downtown Chicago in March. The crew has struck repeatedly, often in broad daylight, and at least three accomplices remain at large after a 17-year-old was previously charged.

Why it matters

The brazen nature of these robberies, which have included the use of firearms, physical assaults, and targeting victims in public spaces, has raised concerns about public safety and the ability of law enforcement to curb this criminal activity in the downtown area.

The details

The 15-year-old suspect was part of the crew that robbed two men, ages 25 and 47, in the 400 block of West Erie Street in River North around 6 a.m. on March 17. The victims were standing on the street when a dark-colored vehicle pulled up, several men climbed out, produced firearms, and demanded their property at gunpoint. The offenders then fled northbound on Kingsbury Street. No injuries were reported. The 15-year-old is charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, along with the previously charged 17-year-old. About 30 minutes before the Erie Street robbery, the crew confronted a man in the 1200 block of West Flournoy Street on the Near West Side, striking him in the head with a firearm and taking his wallet and phone.

  • On March 17, the 15-year-old suspect was part of the crew that robbed two men in the 400 block of West Erie Street around 6 a.m.
  • About 30 minutes before the Erie Street robbery, the crew confronted a man in the 1200 block of West Flournoy Street on the Near West Side.

The players

15-year-old suspect

A juvenile who was arrested and charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm for his involvement in the downtown Chicago robberies.

17-year-old suspect

A previously charged juvenile who was part of the Maserati-driving crew that carried out the downtown robberies.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow the 15-year-old suspect to be released on bail.

The takeaway

These brazen robberies by a Maserati-driving crew have raised urgent concerns about public safety and the ability of law enforcement to curb this criminal activity in downtown Chicago. The use of firearms, physical assaults, and targeting of victims in broad daylight have left the community shaken and demanding action to address this issue.