Offender Charged with Armed Robbery in Chicago

For Immediate Release                                                                          Contact: Office of Communications

May 19, 2026                                                                                                                              312-745-6110

       Offender:          Bernard Meeks, 21

                                 100 block of E. 118th Pl

                                  Chicago, Illinois                                                    

       Charge:              One (1) felony count – Robbery – Armed- Other Dangerous Weapon

                              

       Court:                 Detention Hearing – 2600 S. California – May 19, 2026

Narrative:     The above offender was arrested by members of the Chicago Police Department on May 17, 2026, in the 100 block of E. 118th Pl. He was identified as one of the offenders who, on January 31, 2026, participated in the armed robbery of a 23-year-old male in the 10000 block of S. St. Lawrence Ave (5th District).  The offender was placed into custody and charged accordingly. No additional information is available at this time.