The Bensenville teen was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated fleeing and eluding, and resisting a peace officer. The Addison teen, who police said was a documented street gang member, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
Aurora police said around 11 p.m., patrol officers received information about a blue Kia Sportage reported stolen from a neighboring community traveling south on Farnsworth Avenue.
Officers located the Kia and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, leading to a brief pursuit by Aurora Police with assistance from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.
The chase ended when the vehicle became stuck in an open field near Fifth Avenue and Hill Avenue. Both occupants attempted to flee on foot.
Police said officers immediately arrested the Bensenville teen and recovered a loaded .40-caliber handgun that had been reported stolen by Round Lake Beach police.
The Addison teen was captured by Aurora police in the 300 block of Kendall Street using drone and K9 units. Both were subsequently taken into custody without further incident.
They were taken to the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center, where a hearing will take place to determine continued custody, police said.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500.
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