Police Department - Investigations

Investigative Services

The Detective Division of the North Aurora Police Department is responsible for conducting both adult and juvenile investigations. It is staffed by a Supervisor Sergeant and two Detectives. This unit is responsible for conducting thorough follow-up investigations of all cases brought to the attention of the department, including: identifying, apprehending and assisting in the prosecution of criminal offenders; locating witnesses; collecting physical evidence; recovering property; and preparing cases for court.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) After I file a report with an officer, what happens?
Every report that is filed with the department is reviewed by the Sergeant in charge of the investigations unit. Case reports are followed-up on a priority basis. Crimes against persons, threats to the safety of persons, and crimes where valuable evidence may be lost without immediate attention, are assigned first. The number of reports coming into the department at the time your report is made, and the seriousness of the offense being reported are the biggest determinants of when and if you will be contacted.

If you file a police report and there are no viable leads and no information regarding a possible suspect, the case will be placed in the inactive file. If any leads become known to the police department the case will be reopened and all leads will be thoroughly investigated

2) Will I know what is going on with the case?
Yes. If enough information is available for a detective to follow up on, such as witness information, suspect information, or the whereabouts of stolen property, a detective will be in touch with you. Based on the particulars of the case, you will be told what actions the detective will be taking in the follow-up investigation. You can make inquiries with the detective or the detective supervisor to check on the status of an investigation if you have questions or concerns. The length of the investigation varies, depending on the complexity of the case and the number of leads involved. No matter what the circumstances, you can be assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted.

3) Is it really important that I make a report if something is stolen?
Yes. We use the information you provide to track patterns of crime, to develop suspects based on geographic locations, and to direct our uniformed and plain clothes patrols. On occasion we have not been able to return recovered property to its rightful owners because no report had been filed. Always make a report.