Crime & Safety
Kane County, IL Man Faces 2 Felonies in Retail Store Robbery
AURORA, IL — A 25 year old Aurora man is facing two felony charges following an alleged aggravated robbery at a North Lake Street retail store, where authorities say a suspect claimed to have a firear
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-06T17:32:43.382Z
AURORA, IL — A 25 year old Aurora man is facing two felony charges following an alleged aggravated robbery at a North Lake Street retail store, where authorities say a suspect claimed to have a firearm and stole approximately $427 from a cash register.
According to the Aurora Police Department , officers responded Oct. 18, 2026, to a business in the 500 block of North Lake Street after receiving a report of an aggravated robbery.
Investigators said a man approached an employee at the register, claimed to be armed and demanded that the register be opened.
The employee complied, and the suspect allegedly removed approximately $427 before fleeing on foot.
Surveillance Footage Helps Identify Suspect Responding officers reviewed surveillance video and searched the surrounding area for evidence.
During follow up investigative work, detectives obtained additional footage showing an individual believed to be involved in the robbery returning to the store Oct. 23.
Police identified Thomas Johnson, 25, of Aurora , as a suspect.
Criminal charges were filed Oct. 27 in Kane County, and an arrest warrant was issued.
U.S. Marshals Assist in Arrest On Oct. 30, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, including Aurora detectives, located Johnson at an apartment in the 800 block of North Lake Street.
He was arrested without incident.
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office approved two charges:
Aggravated robbery, indicating armed with a firearm — Class 1 felony Robbery — Class 2 felony A judge ordered Johnson detained pending trial Nov. 1.
He remains at the Kane County Adult Justice Center, with his next court appearance scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m.
Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas credited investigators and federal law enforcement partners for their work.
The investigation remains ongoing. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.