Aurora Man Receives 22-Year Sentence for Lisle Armed Robbery

Aaron Thompson, a 29-year-old man from Aurora, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in an armed robbery at a Verizon store in Lisle, Illinois, in February 2020. He pleaded guilty to armed robbery with a firearm, following an incident where he and his cousin, Ezekiel Thompson, threatened a store employee at gunpoint, forced him to open a vault, and stole a duffel bag filled with cellphones and other electronics. The robbers bound the employee with zip ties and stole his wallet and car keys before fleeing in the employee's vehicle, which was later found in Woodridge. Prosecutors had sought a maximum sentence of 45 years, highlighting the violent nature of the crime and the fear inflicted on the victim. Ezekiel Thompson's case is still pending, with a status hearing scheduled. The DuPage County State's Attorney emphasized the collaborative effort of law enforcement in bringing Aaron Thompson to justice.