Oak Brook Theft Suspect Leads Cops On Chase: Authorities

OAK BROOK, IL – A shoplifting suspect in Oak Brook led police on a chase that involved a helicopter earlier this week, authorities said.

Asia Spann, 30, of Flossmoor, was arrested on charges of felony retail theft and felony aggravated fleeing and eluding.

Early Tuesday evening, Spann entered the Nordstrom store in Oak Brook and stole clothing worth more than $1,200, according to a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. She then drove away in a Mazda SUV, police said.

When an officer tried to stop Spann, she did not comply and drove at speeds of at least 65 mph in a 35 mph zone, the release said. The pursuit involved several police departments and a police helicopter.

Spann was taken into custody after she ran away from her car on foot, police said.

"The amount of resources involved in the successful apprehension of the suspect in this case demonstrates the lengths law enforcement will go to in DuPage County to protect not just our residents, but our businesses as well," State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in the news release. "The additional allegations that Ms. Spann displayed a complete disregard for public safety when she drove in excess of 30 mph above the speed limit in a residential area will also not be tolerated."