Two Naperville juveniles, ages fourteen and fifteen, are now in home detention facing charges following an alleged break-in at a local vape shop. The announcement came from DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres, indicating that a judge ordered electronic monitoring for the pair. Details of the charges include a Class 2 Felony for Burglary and a Misdemeanor for Criminal Damage to Property.
According to a press release on the DuPage County website, the incident occurred around 1:07 a.m. last Sunday. Police were called to Drippy's Smoke Shop after a burglary alarm sounded. Officers arrived to find a shattered front glass window and, upon investigation, determined that the two juveniles had allegedly thrown a rock through the window and entered a shop to steal vape products. They were found and arrested near the store after a brief pursuit on foot.
"The allegations that two young boys broke into a retail establishment at one o'clock in the morning are very concerning," Berlin was quoted as saying. Chief Arres also spoke out, commending the quick response and thorough investigation of his officers and assured continued efforts to hold individuals responsible for their actions.
The aftermath of the break-in resulted in swift police work and a collaborative push between local law enforcement and the State's Attorney's office. Their next court appearance is slated for January 27, 2025. It should be noted that the filings against the juveniles are mere charges and not indicative of their guilt. As is standard, they are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in court.
