Chicago man charged in two armed robberies, business theft

CHICAGO - A Chicago man is facing three felony charges after police say he was involved in two armed robberies earlier this year and the theft of a business last month.

Chicago arrest for armed robberies, theft

The backstory:

Treshon Redmond, 19, was taken into custody Tuesday on Hamlin Avenue in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood, according to police.

He is charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm and one count of theft involving more than $500 but less than $10,000.

Treshon Redmond | CPD

Police said Redmond robbed a 52-year-old man at gunpoint on Feb. 14 in the 1500 block of South Sawyer Avenue. He is also accused of carrying out a similar robbery on March 5, targeting a 53-year-old man in the same block.

In addition, police say Redmond is connected to the April 29 theft of a Little Village business in the 4100 block of West 26th Street.

What's next:

Redmond is due in court for a detention hearing Thursday.