Aurora Police Dept@AuroraPD
Nearly $13K in losses and he’s already back out on the streets…
Since mid-February, our suspect, 37-year-old Alfred Jones, has gone on a rampage of retail theft, targeting stores like Target, Ulta, Kohl’s and Barnes & Noble. He had racked just shy of $13K in stolen merchandise.
Unbelievable.
D2 officers found and arrested him last Thursday.
Jones is facing four counts of theft and one count of robbery, but it doesn’t end there…
He was released on a PR bond Friday. For those who need a refresher, that means a $0 bond. Jones also has a long criminal history dating back to 2009 for you guessed it: theft.
You know what wasn’t $0? The nearly $13K stolen from Aurora businesses.
And guess what? He was back at his favorite Target store Saturday morning, ready to do it again.
Thankfully, loss prevention recognized him as he walked in and escorted him out.
Some may say, “This is the cost of doing business.” We believe that’s unacceptable.
Total losses for larceny in 2024 exceeded $1.8 million.
⬇️We cut that down to $870K in 2025.
And that’s still too much.
Jones is one of dozens of offenders who have been arrested, released, and then reoffend.
We, like so many of you, want the cycle to slow and stop.
That’s why we’re continuing to focus on these cases and working with our partners across the justice system to highlight the organized nature and impact of these crimes.
If you see something, say something. And if this concerns you, make your voice heard with community leaders. Our businesses and our community deserve better.
[Media Description: Booking photo of suspect.]
