Downers Grove, IL – A second juvenile has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month in the downtown district of Downers Grove, authorities announced Thursday.
According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, the 17-year-old male, a Venezuelan national currently residing in Aurora, was taken into custody and appeared for a detention hearing Thursday morning. Judge Kishori Tank ordered that he remain detained until at least his next court appearance, scheduled for Tuesday, May 27. The juvenile is facing one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, a Class X felony.
Authorities say the robbery occurred around 8:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in the 4900 block of Forest Avenue. According to Downers Grove police, the female victim was walking alone when she was confronted by four individuals. One of the suspects allegedly tried to pull her purse while another displayed a firearm in his waistband and demanded money. The suspects reportedly fled after taking approximately $110 from the victim…