Man Gets 20 Years For Trying To Rob Driver at Gunpoint In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of trying to rob a delivery driver at gunpoint in 2021.

Frederick Holmon, 33, was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, attempted armed robbery with a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the July 27, 2021 incident.

Police were called to the Jewel at 1759 West Ogden Ave. just before 9 a.m. for a report that a man had attempted to use a gun to rob a liquor and wine delivery driver outside of the store.

Police say Holmon was armed with a 9mm semi-automatic rifle when he approached the driver after he started to unload pallets. Holmon was reported as having told the driver, "It’s not worth your life."

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The driver then fled toward a store employee while yelling, "the guy's got a gun," a news release said.

Holmon then got into a Chevy Suburban and fled east on Aurora Avenue, according to authorities. He was stopped by police shortly after near the intersection of Brookdale and Manchester Roads.

A subsequent search of the car yielded a 9mm semi-automatic rifle that had been outfitted with an extended magazine containing 16 rounds. Police also reported finding a .357 revolver loaded with six rounds.

“In a brazen, early morning attempt robbery with a 9 mm semi-automatic rifle, Mr. Holman approached his victim, who was just trying to make an honest living, and threatened his life," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release.

He addded, “We are all thankful that Mr. Holmon did not carry through on his threat as the victim was able to flee the scene unharmed. Mr. Holmon’s complete lack of respect for the law and startling disregard for human life is appalling."