Two women from Wisconsin were charged with stealing merchandise from Nordstrom Rack in Oak Brook after reportedly leading police on a high-speed car chase Tuesday.
Kaphree Jordan, 25, of Milwaukee and Aaliyah Guy, 24, also of Milwaukee, each appeared at a bond hearing Wednesday where Judge John Kinsella set bond at $50,000 with 10% to apply for Jordan and at $40,000 with 10% to apply for Guy, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced.
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Jordan and Guy have each been charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of retail theft (Class 3 Felony). Jordan has also been charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 Felony), according to a news release.
Around 4 p.m. Tuesday, the release said, Oak Brook police officers were patrolling the Shops of Oak Brook when they allegedly observed a woman, later identified as Guy, run out of Nordstrom Rack with a backpack and enter the passenger side of a Kia automobile. Moments later, officers allegedly observed a second individual, later identified as Jordan, exit the store and enter the driver’s side of the Kia.
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Officers followed the vehicle and activated their emergency lights and sirens at which time the Kia alleged attempted to flee on southbound Route 83, the release said. Police allege the Kia led officers on a high-speed pursuit on Route 83 to eastbound I-88, to eastbound I-290, to northbound I-294. The Kia ultimately was stopped on I-294 when officers deployed spike strips.
Allegedly, the Kia was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph during the pursuit, according to the release. Both women were then taken into custody. Police said a duffel bag containing 21 bottles of cologne and perfume valued at $1,273 was found in the Kia.
“Public safety is our top priority in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “The allegations that after committing a burglary at the Nordstrom Rack, the defendants led authorities on a high-speed chase in excess of 100 mph, demonstrates their complete disregard for the rule of law. This will not be tolerated in DuPage County and will be aggressively prosecuted.”
“Last night’s arrest was another outstanding example of proactive policing,” Strockis said. “The Oak Brook Police Department will continue to aggressively address crimes in our jurisdiction and throughout DuPage County.”
The next court appearance for both women is scheduled for Nov. 9, for arraignment in front of Judge Kinsella.
