Two Charged, Another Wanted After Robbery and Battery Incident
Two Charged, Another Wanted After Robbery and Battery Incident (Orland Park, IL) — On December 10, 2023 at 6:11 p.m., the Orland Park Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at Life Time Fitness located at 16333 Lagrange Rd in Orland Park. Upon arrival, officers learned there were three individuals who were suspected of committing robbery against one victim.
The investigation revealed that the victim had a verbal altercation with three previous acquaintances, Sami Hirmiz, Hadi Abu-Atelah and Nooh Masoud in a common area of Life Time Fitness. The victim entered the locker room and the three suspects followed him in. Inside the locker room, the three suspects began to physically assault the victim by kicking and punching him in the face and body numerous times. While the victim was on the ground, one of the suspects removed the victim’s cell phone from his pocket and the suspects fled the building. The victim was transported to the hospital where it was determined that he suffered a dislocated shoulder as a result of the assault.
Investigators learned that Sami Hirmiz was scheduled to appear in court on 01/04/2024 regarding an unrelated matter. Investigators went to Bridgeview Courthouse where Hirmiz was located after his court appearance. While being taken into custody, Hirmiz attempted to flee but was taken into custody. Later that same day, Abu Atelah was taken into custody at his home without incident. Masoud could not be located and refused to turn himself in.
The Cook County State’s Attorney office was contacted and approved charges of Robbery (Class 2) for both Hirmiz and Abu-Atelah. Hirmiz was also charged with two counts of Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest.
On 01/16/2024, a warrant was issued for Masoud for Robbery (Class 2), Mob Action (Class 4) and Aggravated Battery (Class 3)
Arrested:
Sami Hirmiz
(Male/19 years old)
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Hadi Abu-Atelah
(Male/19 years old)
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Wanted:
Nooh Masoud
(Male/18 years old)
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
The public is reminded that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Two Charged, Another Wanted After Robbery and Battery Incident
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