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Armed Robber Hits Yorkville Aldi

Makes off with undisclosed amount of cash.

An armed robber stole an undisclosed amount of cash from Yorkville's Aldi store, 1610 Bridge St., Thursday night, according to Yorkville police.

A few minutes after 7 p.m. a masked man clad in camouflage clothing and construction hat demanded money from the lone cashier on duty. The perpetrator told the cashier he was armed, but did not display a weapon, Police Chief Richard Hart said Thursday night.

"He walked in and walked right up to the cashier demanding money," Hart said.

Hart said there were a number of witnesses to the incident, but said no one was hurt.

The suspect's disguise prevented witnesses from providing a clear descritption, Hart said.

The suspect took off on foot and police are combing the area looking for him. Hart said the Yorkville Police Department is being assisted by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois State Police and other area law enforcement agencies. 

Patch will update as more information is made available.

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Steve S. November 16, 2012 at 01:26 am
Which Aldi? On 5th or on Douglas?
Joel Frieders November 16, 2012 at 01:30 am
Yorkville. On 47
Walt Hines November 16, 2012 at 01:59 am
What is wrong with people. Happy to hear that no one was hurt.
I use to send my girls into the store by themselves while I waited in the car, I stop doing that long ago for this very reason.
julie November 16, 2012 at 02:04 am
The Aldi in aurora just got robbed last Friday to probably same guy
julie November 16, 2012 at 02:05 am
He will probably hit the one in Plano next by walmart
Bob Saget November 16, 2012 at 02:20 am
Typo. "Police are combing the area, locking for him".
Anyway. Does anyone know the age of the man? What he looked like?
Martin November 16, 2012 at 02:20 am
It is a cash rich store. So sad.
Brenda Hanson November 16, 2012 at 02:48 am
Wonder if it the same one who robbed the aldis on Douglas in Montgomery??
Bob Allen November 16, 2012 at 02:50 am
Hey, Mark Johnson; your pals on the yorkville city council voted themselves a raise this week. Good thing you got rid of those bad people who refused to take more money from the taxpayers during this tough economy. "Save Yorkville!"
Oops, wrong thread...
Adele Chaplin November 16, 2012 at 02:51 am
I'm afraid the way the economy is going, it'll just keep getting worse. Thankfully no one was hurt.
Oswegoen November 16, 2012 at 02:56 am
Its unfortunate that now the cashier will lose her job if they did get any money.
robert veach November 16, 2012 at 03:10 am
I think the solution is for ALDI to accept credit cards like 90% of all food stores, even it they have to raise their prices a bit.
robert veach November 16, 2012 at 03:11 am
what makes you say that? She will get a raise for dealing with this idiot properly.
Mr Matty November 16, 2012 at 03:34 am
1)If the cashier was following proper cash storage protocol he made it away with less than $1000.
2) if she got fired you better believe the media would have a field day and a lawsuit would follow 3) if Aldi accepted credit cards no one would shop there, the mark up is already marginal and they don't make up for it in bulk like your heavy hitters such as Walmart. They'd be priced out of the market in a year.
Nan Grommes November 16, 2012 at 03:45 am
Funny they should say he wasn't armed. There was a young man standing by me as we were locked in the store who said he saw a gun. The police were still talking to him after they let the rest of us leave - finally. The cashiers were handing out juice boxes and snacks. They were very apologetic that we were all stuck there. Like it was their fault . . . I'll bet the cashier, who only had a momentary lapse of composure awhile after it happened, won't be sleeping much tonight. Poor thing. There was no commotion - he just came in, demanded the money and left again. Most of the shoppers had no idea anything was wrong until they got to the front of the store and saw the police. If she had screamed or somebody had tried to be a hero, it could have been much worse.
someone November 16, 2012 at 01:03 pm
The article says " did not display a weapon". They didn't say he wasn't armed.
L. Leslie November 16, 2012 at 02:10 pm
aren't there any cameras inside and/or outside of the store??
JPauly November 16, 2012 at 02:26 pm
Or promote debit card use, with a % discount if used. Why should the customers have to pay because Aldis carries too much cash?
JPauly November 16, 2012 at 02:28 pm
In a robbery, if you say you have a weapon, you are armed.
A M November 16, 2012 at 04:08 pm
there r... "Cintas"
mike ellison November 16, 2012 at 04:58 pm
I would think that they should have security cameras. Having a picture of his vehicle leaving the scene would be a big help.
Loreta J. November 16, 2012 at 05:33 pm
whaaaat??? they are ALWAYS supposed to comply with the robbers request, and should be commended for it.
Sara Williams November 16, 2012 at 11:53 pm
i know the cashier - the trauma and disruption to the cashier and the cashiers life are beyond words - scares me - if anyone else wants to comment on this story - the cashier did the best possible. could anyone of you imagine being in that situation. someone could walk into your place of employment. if you work in an accountants office - demand records - get what i mean.
Charles Babco November 17, 2012 at 03:04 pm
Counterfeit stuff !!!!
Alex Keown November 17, 2012 at 03:05 pm
Deleted a comment due to spamming.
Scott Harmon November 22, 2012 at 05:04 pm
Wisconsin criminals are heading our way for fear of being defeated by the citizens.
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The signage on 47 does say stadium seating :-)
What a Deal! June 16, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Thank you Karen. I only go thru Yorkville once every few weeks anymore (only when I absolutely haveRead More to!!) due to construction (?) and have not even seen the sign. Thanks for your clarification!! Stadium seating is definitely a plus!
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Is this still available?
Laura Hart June 12, 2013 at 10:41 am
Yes, it is available. (: