Armed Robbery and Weapon Theft at Target, Security Guard Sprayed with Mace

Summary: A male offender entered the Target store at 32 South State Street, Chicago, and was reported to be armed with a gun. The offender confronted a male security guard, sprayed him in the face with mace (OC spray), and stole his firearm. The suspect, described as a male Black, 25-30 years old, with a short afro, wearing a black or white shirt and gray pants, fled the scene. Police tracked the suspect through the area, eventually detaining him at 120 North Wells after a foot pursuit. The security guard was treated for exposure to mace and transported to Northwestern Hospital. The stolen firearm, a black Ruger 9mm handgun, was later recovered from a trash can in the east alley of 35 North State. Multiple witnesses identified the suspect, and video footage from Target confirmed the incident. The event also included related confusion about a separate disturbance at a nearby Walgreens.