The Brief
- Five teens were arrested after an armed robbery Thursday afternoon in Aurora, where a juvenile victim was robbed at gunpoint while walking home from school.
- Police tracked the suspects’ SUV using license plate readers, leading to a crash, a brief foot chase, and the recovery of a firearm; one suspect has documented gang affiliation.
- Multiple felony charges were filed against three suspects, including armed robbery and weapons offenses, while two juveniles were taken into custody but not yet charged.
AURORA, Ill. – Five teens have been arrested after an armed robbery on Thursday, according to Aurora police.
What we know:
On Thursday, police responded to Howell Place and Fourth Avenue for a report of an armed robbery around 3:25 p.m. …