6 Accused Of Looting Aurora Liquor Store During Protest

AURORA, IL — Six people are facing charges after police alleged they stole thousands of dollars in cigarettes, alcohol and lottery tickets from a liquor store on Aurora’s east side while police were clashing with protesters May 31 in downtown Aurora.

Kane County prosecutors allege Frankie Higgins, Erica Higgins, Isiah Stephenson, Tavon Powell and Tramel Foreman — all of Aurora — and Timothy Hill, of North Aurora, broke into the Aurora Spirit & Wine store, located in the 1600 block of Montgomery Road.

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Prosecutors allege they smashed a window, causing $1,000 in damage, before stealing about $4,400 worth of alcohol and cigarettes, as well as $4,000 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets.

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The six people who were charged were identified as suspects through surveillance footage, prosecutors said. Each faces one count of burglary and theft, both felonies, and a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property, according to Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon.

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Frankie Higgins, 35, Erica Higgins, 34, and Stephenson, 29, also face charges in connection with looting at the Aurora Walmart on the same night, according to Kane County court records.

Hundreds of people demonstrated in support of police reform for several hours May 31 at the Aurora Police Department, the Chicago Premium Outlets and Aurora City Hall before the night descended into clashes between police and protesters.

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About two dozen people are facing charges in connection with looting and violence during the May 31 protest in downtown Aurora.

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More than 60 Aurora businesses sustained damage and had merchandise stolen, and three police cars were also set on fire throughout the night, police and city officials have said. The Family Dollar store on New York Street was destroyed by flames.