(The following is a joint news release from the Naperville Police Department and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. )
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that three Chicago women have been charged with stealing from the Naperville Nike Well Collective store, located at 217 South Main Street. Emiaya Shannon, 27 (d.o.b. 9/16/1997) of the 300 block of W. 42nd Street, Shawanda Outlaw, 28 (d.o.b. 12/26/1996) of the 3700 block of S. Indiana Avenue and Martasia Barney, 27 (d.o.b. 10/14/1997) of the 3500 block of S. Rhodes, each appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony). In addition, Barney is charged with one count of Misdemeanor Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer. All three defendants were released pre-trial with the condition that they are prohibited from entering any Nike Store.
It is alleged that on April 9, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Shannon and Outlaw entered the Nike Well Collective. It is further alleged that once inside the store, the pair selected approximately twenty items of clothing with a value of more than $300 and left the store. It is further alleged that the pair then fled the scene in a car driven by Barney. It is alleged that when a Naperville police officer activated the squad car’s emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop, instead of pulling over, Barney did not pull over and continued to flee. With the assistance of a Chicago Police Department helicopter, all three individuals were tracked into Chicago where they were taken into custody a short time later.
“DuPage County law enforcement is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our residents and retail businesses,” Berlin said. “The apprehension of the defendants in this case sends the simple message to would-be thieves that if you come to DuPage County to steal, we will work together and use every tool available to us, including air support, to arrest, charge and prosecute you. Retail theft is not a victimless crime and results in lost profits for business owners, lost wages for employees and higher prices for consumers. I commend the Naperville Police Department for their work on this case and for their continued efforts in keeping our retail establishments safe. I also thank the Woodridge, Willowbrook and Chicago Police Departments for their assistance as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Sean Kinsella and Kevin Kosman for their work in securing charges against these three defendants.”
“The collaboration involved in this case highlights how dedicated Chicagoland law enforcement agencies are to catching criminals. Even though the crime didn’t happen in their community, these agencies are willing to provide people, technology, and other resources to help each other and achieve our common goal of holding people accountable for victimizing our communities,” Arres said. “I am so grateful to the departments that helped us with yesterday’s apprehension and DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for working so closely with us to hold the suspects accountable for their actions.”
The next court appearance for all three defendants is scheduled for May 5, 2025, in front of Judge Mia McPherson.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Emiaya Shannon
Shawanda Outlaw
Martasia Barney
About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.
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