Arrest in September 2nd CVS Armed Robbery

A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department:

Armed Robbery CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, Crystal Lake Police arrested a 29-year-old Crystal Lake resident for Armed Robbery and Theft.

The suspect, Eric S. Sorenson (m/w d.o.b. 11/30/1982) of 198 Lake Court, Crystal Lake, IL. was criminally charged for the Armed Robbery, which occurred on September 2nd, at the CVS Pharmacy, located at 1305 Randall Road Crystal Lake.

Taken in the robbery were 3 bottles of Oxycodone.

Police executed the arrest warrant Wednesday evening at the Sorenson home.

Due to the seriousness of this incident and a concern for weapons; Crystal Lake Police Department’s Emergency Services Team was activated and assisted Investigators with the warrant service.

Mr. Sorenson was taken into custody without incident.

Mr. Sorenson was transported back to Police Headquarters and formally processed for

  • (1ct.) of Armed Robbery (Class X Felony).

He was additionally charged with

  • (1 ct.) of Theft over $500.00
  • (Class 3 Felony) for obtaining unauthorized control over a semi-automatic handgun that belonged to his father.

Eric Sorenson was subsequently transported to the McHenry County Jail.

Sorenson’s next Court date is set for November 28, 2012. Bond set at $100,000.00.

The successful conclusion of this 2 month criminal case was due to a collaborative effort between the Crystal Lake Police, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms and the McHenry County State’s Attorney Office.


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