4 Chicago men arrested in freight container burglaries near railroad, sheriff says

Four men were arrested after burglarizing freight containers on railroad property and attempting to flee in a getaway vehicle, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities announced the arrests on Wednesday. 

4 Chicago men arrested in freight container burglaries near railroad, sheriff says (Cook County Sheriff's Office )

Four Suspects Arrested in Freight Container Burglaries 

What we know:

Officers pulled over the getaway vehicle and arrested the suspects, who were identified as: 

  • 37-year-old Charles Walker
  • 32-year-old Joseph Randall
  • 21-year-old Temarion Sidney
  • 19-year-old Vincent Davidson

Walker had a loaded handgun in his possession with no FOID card or Concealed Carry card at the time of his arrest, authorities said. 

Deputies also recovered 15 grams of suspected cannabis, a bolt cutter, and tools believed to have been used to break into the containers.

Charges Filed :

All four men were charged with felony burglary, according to the sheriff’s office.

Walker faces an additional charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

All four suspects appeared in court, where a judge ordered their release with conditions. The date of their next hearing has not been announced.

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