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Chicago man arrested a month after Southwest Side stabbing, robbery

By Nic Flosi
Published  October 22, 2025 10:35am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 26-year-old Chicago man was arrested in connection with a September stabbing and robbery.
    • Police say the man stabbed a 48-year-old victim before stealing his belongings on South Ashland Avenue.
    • The suspect faces three felony charges, including armed robbery and aggravated battery.

CHICAGO - A Chicago man was arrested a month after police say he stabbed and robbed another man in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

What we know:

Anthony Vasquez-Guedez, 26, was taken into custody around 12:40 p.m. Monday in the 4700 block of South Ashland Ave., according to Chicago police.

Anthony Vasquez-Guedez | Chicago police

Investigators identified him as the person who allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a 48-year-old man before stealing his personal property in the 4800 block of South Ashland Ave. on Sept. 20 around 10:50 a.m.

Police said Vasquez-Guedez was charged with one felony count each of armed robbery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated battery in a public place.

What's next:

Vasquez-Guedez was scheduled to appear for a detention hearing Wednesday at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department.

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