Aurora Duo Charged with Overnight Business Burglaries, Police Say

Introduction to the Incident

AURORA, Ill. – Two 18-year-old Aurora men have been charged after police say a pair of businesses were burglarized early Friday morning.

What We Know

Officers responded around 2:13 a.m. to the 2300 block of South Eola Road after an alarm went off at a business. Even after the alarm company tried to cancel the call, police continued to the scene to make sure everything was secure.
When officers arrived, they saw damage from forced entry and a vehicle leaving the area. A traffic stop moments later led to the discovery of evidence connecting the occupants to the burglaries, police said.

Charges Against the Suspects

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office approved felony counts for both suspects:

• Andrew G. Gajdalo, charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, and criminal damage to property.
• Brevin S. Koering, charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools.

  Andrew G. Gajdalo and Brevin S. Koering | APD
  Both were taken to the Aurora Police Department for processing and given future court dates.

Reaction from the Authorities

"This case reflects the kind of attentiveness and sound judgment that defines our department," Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas said in a statement.
"Our officers trusted their instincts, followed up, and ultimately stopped those responsible. Property crimes may not always make headlines, but they directly impact our residents and business owners — which is why they remain a continued focus for us across the community."

Call to Action

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at 630-256-5500.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Aurora Police Department.

Conclusion

The swift action by the Aurora Police Department in responding to the alarm and pursuing the suspects led to the arrest of the two individuals. The community’s safety is a top priority, and the police department’s diligence in solving property crimes is a testament to their commitment to protecting residents and business owners.

FAQs

1. What were the charges against Andrew G. Gajdalo and Brevin S. Koering?
   • Andrew G. Gajdalo was charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, and criminal damage to property.
   • Brevin S. Koering was charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools.
2. How did the police catch the suspects?
   • The police responded to an alarm at a business, saw damage from forced entry, and then made a traffic stop that led to the discovery of evidence connecting the occupants to the burglaries.
3. What is the contact information for the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division?
   • Anyone with information can contact the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at 630-256-5500.