5 Arrested After Armed Robbery Leads to Police Chase and Crash in Aurora

Authorities say a student was robbed at gunpoint before suspects fled, crashed, and were apprehended.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:07am

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Five people were taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on February 5 near Howell Place and Fourth Avenue in Aurora, Illinois. Police responded after a 911 caller reported that a juvenile victim had been approached by two masked suspects who displayed a firearm and forcibly took the person's property. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, leading to a police chase that ended in a crash. Two suspects fled on foot but were quickly apprehended, and a firearm was recovered.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing armed robberies and violent crime in the Aurora community, as well as the effectiveness of the police department's coordinated response strategies in quickly locating suspects, preventing further harm, and holding those responsible accountable.

The details

According to police, the victim was a student walking home from school when two suspects dressed in black and wearing ski masks blocked their path on the sidewalk. One suspect displayed a handgun and took the victim's property, then both suspects fled to a nearby SUV. Police located the suspect vehicle using License Plate Reader Technology and pursued it, leading to a crash near East Galena Boulevard and North State Street. Two suspects fled the crash on foot but were quickly apprehended, and a total of five people were detained. A firearm was recovered, and one of the suspects had a previously documented gang affiliation.

  • The incident occurred around 3:25 p.m. on February 5, 2026.
  • Police responded immediately after receiving a 911 call about the robbery.
  • The suspects were located and apprehended within minutes of the initial 911 call.

The players

Antoine Jackson

A 19-year-old from Oswego charged with armed robbery, theft, mob action, and aggravated battery.

Rufo Alacron

An 18-year-old from Aurora charged with multiple counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding, and resisting a police officer causing injury.

A 16-year-old from Aurora

Charged with armed robbery, unlawful possession of a defaced firearm, FOID card violation, multiple counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, theft, mob action, resisting a police officer causing injury, and aggravated battery on a public way.

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What they’re saying

“This incident highlights the effectiveness of our department's coordinated response strategies. The rapid information-sharing between patrol officers, CIIC personnel, and our Community Oriented Policing Unit allowed officers to quickly locate the suspects, prevent further harm, and hold those responsible accountable.”

— Chief Matt Thomas

What’s next

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office is reviewing the case, and additional charges are pending lab results and forensic review. The investigation into the armed robbery remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the investigations division.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of addressing armed robberies and violent crime in the Aurora community, but also highlights the effectiveness of the police department's coordinated response strategies in quickly apprehending suspects and preventing further harm. It serves as a reminder of the importance of community cooperation and information-sharing in addressing public safety concerns.