Chicago Teens Charged in Morton Grove Gas Station Robbery

15- and 14-year-olds face multiple felony charges after alleged armed robbery and police chase

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Three teenage boys from Chicago, ages 15 and 14, have been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, aggravated fleeing and eluding, and mob action after allegedly robbing a Shell gas station in Morton Grove, Illinois and leading police on a chase that ended in a crash.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of youth crime and gun violence in the Chicago area, as well as the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes and prevent such crimes from occurring.

The details

According to police, officers in Morton Grove saw people running from a Shell gas station on Dempster Street around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. Inside, they found the store clerk had been beaten in an apparent robbery. Police located a vehicle believed to be involved, but the driver fled, crashing the car. Three people got out and ran, but were all eventually apprehended with the help of K-9 units and a drone. Police recovered a Glock 17 handgun with an extended magazine, as well as stolen property, from the crashed vehicle.

  • The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2026.
  • The three suspects were arrested at the scene without further incident.

The players

Morton Grove Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, apprehended the suspects, and is leading the investigation.

The three teenage suspects

Two 15-year-olds and one 14-year-old from Chicago's South Side, who have been charged with multiple felonies related to the gas station robbery and police chase.

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What’s next

The three suspects have been taken to the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. The judge will decide on bail for the suspects at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued efforts to address youth crime and gun violence in the Chicago region, including through community-based interventions, improved access to resources and opportunities for at-risk youth, and stronger enforcement and prosecution of serious offenses involving firearms.