On Friday, Oct. 16, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Wheaton Chief of Police Bill Murphy and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced that two Texas men had been arrested and charged with the October 14th robbery of two Chick-Fil-A restaurants located in Wheaton and Lombard. Roosevelt Hart, 26, and Henry Wilson, 25, both of Houston, appeared in Bond Court this morning where Judge Brian Telander set bond at $250,000. Both men have been charged with two counts of Burglary, a Class 2 Felony.
On October 14, 2020, at approximately 3:49 a.m., officers with the Wheaton Police Department were dispatched to the Chick-Fil-A restaurant located at 301 East Loop Road. Upon their arrival, officers observed a shattered window on the west side of the building. Officers also allegedly found Hart and Wilson inside the restaurant attempting to break into the safe using a blow torch. It is alleged that when officers gave commands to the defendants, they barricaded themselves inside the store for approximately 10 minutes before surrendering to officers without further incident. It is further alleged that through their investigation into the matter, Hart and Wilson were identified as suspects in a similar robbery at a Chick-Fil-A located at 717 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard approximately 30 minutes earlier.
“It is alleged that within half an hour, Mr. Hart and Mr. Roosevelt burglarized two Chick-Fil-A locations in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “The quick response displayed by all those who assisted in this matter exemplifies DuPage County law enforcement’s commitment to public safety.”
Hart’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19 and Wilson’s next court appearance will be Monday, Oct. 26. Both men will face a source of funds hearing at their next appearance, which will be in front of Judge Alex McGimpsey.
Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendants’ guilt.
