A 32-year-old Minneapolis woman accused of fleeing police at roughly 82 mph after an alleged theft from Naperville's Alo Yoga store is now being held in DuPage County custody while her co-defendant was released the same day. Judge Joshua Dieden granted prosecutors' motion to detain Arterria Lipsey pre-trial, even as 28-year-old Shataya Connor of Chicago was released on her own recognizance despite facing identical burglary and retail theft counts.
The split outcome traces directly back to Illinois' Pretrial Fairness Act, which eliminated cash bail across the state. Connor was able to walk out of court Wednesday. Lipsey stayed behind bars because prosecutors argued her alleged 82 mph flight from police created a severe public safety risk, a claim that falls under Illinois' aggravated fleeing and eluding statute.
What Allegedly Happened Inside the Store
Naperville police responded to a burglary and retail theft call at the Alo Yoga store at 19 W. Jefferson Avenue on Monday, per the same DuPage County account. Investigators allege Lipsey and Connor entered the store, selected clothing with an approximate retail value of $1,694, and left without paying. The store is at 19 W. Jefferson Avenue.
An Elmhurst police officer later spotted a black Dodge Durango allegedly carrying Lipsey and Connor traveling eastbound on I-290, the office's account states. When the officer activated emergency lights and a siren, Lipsey allegedly refused to stop and instead accelerated to around 82 mph. The Elmhurst officer eventually terminated the pursuit and rejoined after Hillside police picked it up.
Spike Strips End the Chase on I-294
The chase finally ended on southbound I-294 after the Durango drove over spike strips deployed by Oak Brook police, allowing officers to take Lipsey into custody. The multi-jurisdictional response involved Naperville, Elmhurst, Hillside and Oak Brook police departments.
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said the alleged theft involved nearly $1,700 worth of merchandise and that Lipsey allegedly led police on a dangerous high-speed chase, adding that no innocent motorists were injured or worse. Berlin urged motorists who hear sirens and see flashing lights behind them to pull over, and he thanked Elmhurst police for its efforts along with Naperville, Hillside and Oak Brook for their assistance. He also credited Assistant State's Attorneys Anthony Raimondi and Heather Misura for securing the charges against Lipsey and Connor.
Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean said the apprehension reflected professionalism, communication and teamwork among officers from multiple departments. The coordinated response brought the pursuit to a safe conclusion, he said, and demonstrated the value of interagency cooperation. McLean added that proactive police work paired with prosecution from Berlin's office continues to positively impact public safety in DuPage County.
Charges and the Legal Threshold for Detention
Lipsey is charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding, a Class 4 felony, along with one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony, one count of retail theft, a Class 3 felony, and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses. Under Illinois law, fleeing from police escalates from a misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony once a driver exceeds the speed limit by 21 mph or more, according to the Law Office of Phil Haddad, a charge that can carry one to three years in prison, fines up to $25,000, and mandatory license revocation. Connor faces one count of burglary and one count of retail theft but was not charged with fleeing.
A Class 2 burglary conviction carries a baseline sentence of three to seven years in prison, according to the Law Office of Clyde Guilamo. Illinois prosecutors routinely pair burglary charges with retail theft counts when a theft occurs during business hours, since unlawful entry with intent to steal can elevate shoplifting into a commercial burglary charge, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office notes.
A Familiar Pattern at Suburban Alo Yoga Stores
This is not the first time an Alo Yoga location in DuPage County has been hit by theft followed by a high-speed escape. Hoodline previously reported that two Chicago women were charged in July 2025 after allegedly taking $1,674 worth of merchandise from the Alo Yoga store at Oak Brook's Oakbrook Center and leading police on an 82 mph chase. Berlin has since argued publicly that state lawmakers should give judges broader discretion to detain repeat retail theft suspects, per the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
In Alexandria, Virginia, police reported 18 separate documented thefts at a single Alo Yoga storefront over a six-month span, ALXnow reported in October.
Lipsey, who is from Minneapolis, appeared in first appearance court Wednesday and is next due in court on November 16 before Judge Brian Telander. Connor is scheduled to appear November 10 before Judge Mia McPherson. As with any criminal complaint, the charges against both women are not proof of guilt, and the government bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
