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Bathroom Attack at Bally’s Chicago Underscores December Robbery Pattern

Chicago police are investigating an on‑property assault following two other late‑night robberies on the 600 block of North Wabash.

Overview

  • A 25-year-old man who identified himself as a casino employee was beaten and robbed inside a bathroom at the temporary Bally’s Chicago around 2 a.m. Monday.
  • Police said two men carried out the bathroom robbery, issued a lookout for two Hispanic suspects, and reported no arrests.
  • Bally’s confirmed a “security-related incident” on its property and said it is working with law enforcement and its regulatory body.
  • Just after 1 a.m. on Dec. 23, an armed man robbed patrons in a parking garage across from the casino, with witnesses describing a masked suspect carrying a tan handgun with a drum magazine.
  • Patrons have voiced concerns about safety at the site, warning that perceived risks could deter them from returning.