The People v. Ickes

Charles Ickes and Thomas Rix were jointly indicted in the criminal court of Cook county for robbery with a dangerous weapon and receiving stolen property. Another count charged robbery with a dangerous weapon against both, including a former conviction against Charles Ickes on the count of grand larceny. The jury found Ickes guilty of robbery while armed, with a former conviction, and found Rix guilty of receiving stolen property.

The robbery took place on December 23, 1937, at about 9:40 A. M. at 4815 North Damen avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Mabel Griner was employed in the store at this…