Man charged with terrorism, false threat after allegedly placing a fake pipe bomb on Edgewater sidewalk
CHICAGO - A 57-year-old man has been charged after allegedly placing a fake pipe bomb on a sidewalk in Edgewater.
James Clark turned himself in to authorities Friday around 11 a.m. He was charged with one felony count of terrorism and false threat, according to Chicago police.
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The pipe bomb was described as a cylinder with duct tape at both ends and a wick on one end. The device was later found to be a hoax, police said.
Police say Clark allegedly placed the pipe bomb on the sidewalk at 1120 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
No further details were released.