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Two Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit, Loaded Gun Recovered in Aurora
Police say the case highlights the dangers of stolen vehicles and illegal firearms
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Two 17-year-olds were arrested and charged on Friday after police found a stolen, loaded .40 caliber handgun inside a stolen Kia Sportage that led officers on a brief pursuit in Aurora, Illinois. The incident ended when the vehicle got stuck in a field and both suspects fled on foot, with one teen arrested and charged with weapons and fleeing offenses, and the other charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting police.
Why it matters
This case underscores the ongoing issues of stolen vehicles and illegal firearms in the Aurora community, which can pose serious risks to public safety and law enforcement. The recovery of a stolen, loaded gun during the incident highlights the potential for violence when these crimes intersect.
The details
Around 11:00 p.m. on Friday, officers received an alert that a stolen blue Kia Sportage had entered Aurora traveling south on Farnsworth Avenue. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the car fled, leading to a brief pursuit. The vehicle became stuck in an open field near Fifth Avenue and Hill Avenue, where both occupants exited the car and fled on foot. Officers arrested a 17-year-old from Bensenville and recovered the loaded .40 caliber handgun that had been reported stolen in Round Lake Beach. With the help of other county departments, a second 17-year-old from Addison was also caught and arrested in the 300 block of Kendall Street.
- Around 11:00 p.m. on Friday, officers received the alert about the stolen Kia Sportage entering Aurora.
- The brief pursuit and arrests occurred later that night.
The players
Aurora Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, made the arrests, and recovered the stolen firearm.
17-year-old from Bensenville
One of the two teens arrested, charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated fleeing police, and resisting police.
17-year-old from Addison
The second teen arrested, charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting police.
What they’re saying
“This incident highlights the serious danger posed by stolen vehicles and illegally possessed firearms in our community.”
— Matt Thomas, Aurora Police Chief (fox32chicago.com)
What’s next
The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Aurora Police Department's Investigation Division.
The takeaway
This case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing the interrelated issues of stolen vehicles and illegal firearms, which can have serious implications for public safety in the Aurora community.
