3 changed in armed robberies of homes in Lombard, Villa Park

Three arrests have been made in connection with a series of armed robberies of homes in Villa Park and Lombard, police said Wednesday.

Victor Vega, 22, of Villa Park and Jesse Loucks, 20, of Lombard have been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, according to the DuPage County Sheriff's office. Also arresteed was a 17-year-old from Westchester.

The suspects were taken into custody after police located a vehicle that matched the description of a car that was involved in three armed robberies late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, police said.

Villa Park police responded to the first armed robbery call at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday on the 400 block of East Washington Street.

Shortly after, at 12:01 a.m., Lombard police responded to a similar call on the 500 block of South Lodge Lane. At 12:11 a.m. they responded to another call reporting an armed robbery on the 100 block of East Madison Street.

All three robberies took place at homes, according to police. Items stolen included purses and their contents.

Police from both departments used descriptions of the suspects and vehicle given by witnesses to find the car. Evidence from the robberies and a replica hand gun were also found.

Anyone with more information is asked to call the Lombard Police Department at (630) 873-4400.