Above / Naperville Police responded to armed robbery and vehicle theft on E. Ogden Avenue on March 25, announce arrest on May 3, 2017. (PN File Photo)
UPDATE May 3, 2017 / The Naperville Police Department has arrested Rio Franklin, 25, of Naperville, for the Saturday March 25, 2017, Armed Robbery of the U.S. Nail Salon in the 900 block of east Ogden Ave.
During the robbery the offender displayed a semi-automatic handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of currency along with a victim’s vehicle, a 2004 Black Volvo SUV.
Franklin has been charged with…
- Armed Robbery, a Class X Felony
- Possession Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Class 2 Felony
- Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, four counts each a Class 3 Felony.
Naperville Police continue to investigate Franklin for any possible connection to other Naperville area crimes.
The Naperville Police wish to remind the public and the news media that a charge is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Story and photo submitted by Commander Louis Cammiso, Office of Professional Standards, Public Information Officer, for the Naperville Police Department.
Note also that Naperville Police are warning of an increase of 20 car burglaries that match the M.O. of the Florida-based Felony Lane Gang. Be vigilant. Always lock your vehicle. Remove valuables.
UPDATE March 28, 2017 / INFORMATION WANTED 630-420-6006 NPD report # 2017-3142
NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for an Armed Robbery
At approximately 6:26PM, on Saturday March 25, 2017, Naperville Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of east Ogden Ave. for the report of a robbery at a local nail salon. Upon arrival it was determined that the offender, who had left the scene prior to police arrival, displayed a semi-automatic handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of currency along with the victim’s vehicle, a 2004 Black Volvo SUV. The offender, pictured below had fled the scene eastbound on Ogden Ave. in the black Volvo.
He is described as follows: Male, black, mid-20’s, approximately 5’08”, 150-160 pounds. He was reported to be wearing all white clothes including a hooded sweatshirt.
If anyone witnessed these incidents or has any information about them or the suspects involved, they are asked to call CRIME STOPPERS AT 630-420-6006.
Your information is important to Crime Stoppers and all callers may remain anonymous.
A reward of up to $1,000.00 is being offered for the information that leads to an arrest in this incident.
Crime does not pay… But CRIME STOPPERS does…
Get to know more about Naperville CRIME STOPPERS and keeping the community safe at www.napervillecrimestoppers.com.
Memorize the CRIME STOPPERS tip hotline, (630) 420-6006, available around the clock.
Keeping our community safe is everyone’s responsibility.
UPDATE, March 27, 2017 / The Naperville Police now have a number of surveillance photos of the offender.
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At approximately 6:26PM (March 25, 2017) Naperville Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of east Ogden Ave. for the report of a robbery at a local nail salon.
Upon arrival it was determined that the offender, who had left the scene prior to police arrival, displayed a semi-automatic handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of currency along with the victim’s vehicle, a 2004 black Volvo SUV.
The offender had fled the scene eastbound on Ogden Ave. in the black Volvo.
He is described as follows: Male, black, mid-20’s, approximately 5’ 08”, 150-160 pounds. He was reported to be wearing all white clothes including a hooded sweatshirt. (Other photos show full figure in white, top to bottom, with black running shoes. This better close-up photo looks off-white.)
If anyone has information regarding these crimes, they are encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630) 420-6666 and ask for the Investigations Division.
News release from Commander Louis Cammiso, Office of Professional Standards, Public Information Officer, for the Naperville Police Department.
