Two Naperville residents are accused of robbing a convenience store clerk at knifepoint in Lisle and attempting to rob a woman at an ATM in Naperville, law endorcement officials said.
The attempted robbery occurred about 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bank of America at 1301 E. Ogden Ave., according to a news release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Naperville Police Department.
A woman told police she was at the bank’s drive-up ATM machine when a person wearing a mask and carrying a knife — later identified as Emily Frasca, 24, of the 600 block of Iroquois Avenue — approached her and demanded she hand over her possessions, the release said. The woman instead canceled her transaction, drove away and called police, officials said.
Frasca’s alleged accomplice, identified as Max Bosco, 26, of the 25W100 block of Lacey Avenue, is said to have been the getaway driver and placed duct tape over the license plate of the car they were reportedly using, the release said.
About 20 minutes later, Lisle police were notified of an armed robbery at the Quick Stop Pantry, 4651 Old Tavern, the release said. Two masked people wearing hoodies allegedly came into the store and, while Frasca waited at the counter, Bosco is said to have gone behind the counter, displayed a knife and took $479 in cash from the register, officials said.
Naperville police were able to identify the suspects and arrested them at Bosco’s home a short time later, according to the release. When Frasca was booked into the DuPage County Jail, authorities allegedly found the stolen money inside a hidden slit in her bra, officials said.
Bosco and Frasca were charged with one count each of armed robbery, a class X felony, and attempted armed robbery, a class 1 felony.
“A quick trip to the bank or simply working your shift at a local convenience store should never cause anyone to fear for their safety,” State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. “For our communities to thrive, the type of behavior alleged against these two defendants must be met with responsive and experienced law enforcement and, if found guilty, carry serious consequences.”
Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres said, “Our community will not tolerate those who commit violent crimes and prey on innocent people. The swift apprehension of these armed robbery suspects is a testament to our commitment to holding offenders accountable.”
Bosco’s next court apperance is scheduled for April 14. Frasca is to next be in court on April 21.
