About 1:00 am Friday, November 18, the Dixon Police Department was dispatched to the Arco Gas Station, located at 1225 North Galena Avenue, in reference to a burglary in progress. The witness observed subjects enter the business through a broken window.
Prior to officers’ arrival, the subjects fled the area. The scene was processed which showed evidence of forced entry, along with a significant amount of missing merchandise.
Upon further investigation, three individuals were developed as suspects and subsequently arrested: They were 19-year-olds Byran Stewert, Adrian McAlister, both of Dixon and a 17-year-old juvenile from Mt. Morris. All three were charged with one count of Burglary, one count of Retail Theft, and one count of Criminal Damage to Property
Stewart and McAlister were processed on the charges and taken to the Lee County Jail to be held in lieu of bond. The male juvenile was also processed and released to a guardian.
