Aurora man arrested in aggravated robbery

An Aurora man was arrested last week following an investigation into an aggravated robbery at a retail store in North Lake, police said. Thomas Johnson, 25, of Aurora, was charged with one count of aggravated robbery with a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and one count of robbery, a Class 2 felony, according to a news release.If found guilty, Johnson faces up to 15 years in prison.At approximately 7:22 p.m. Oct. 18, Aurora police responded to a report of an aggravated robbery at a Family Dollar store on North Lake Street.Authorities learned that a man allegedly approached an employee at a cash register and demanded the register be opened, claiming he had a gun. The employee opened the register. Police said the suspect allegedly took approximately $427 from the register before fleeing the store on foot, according to the release.Officers reviewed surveillance footage from the business and canvassed the surrounding area, according to the release. Police said that detectives found surveillance