Six people are in custody after a woman was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night in Downers Grove.
Around three minutes before the robbery, police responded to a report of four men approaching a woman’s car near the Prairie and Forest intersection at 8:34 p.m.
Police said the males encircled the woman’s car and began shouting at her. She was able to drive away and called the police.
At around 8:37 p.m., police received a 911 call from the 4900 block of Forest Avenue.
A woman stated that three males demanded money and attempted to take her pocketbook. According to authorities, one of the men lowered his shirt, revealing a weapon.
The woman handed the men cash, and they raced south on Forest.
Police then performed a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Highland Avenue.
Six persons were arrested after a firearm and hoodie believed to be used in the robbery were discovered.
There are no charges filed at this time.