Metal debris possibly from aircraft found at Barrington Hills preschool

By Will Hager
Published October 19, 2026 4:17 PM CDT

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The Brief

    • Metal debris possibly from an aircraft was found on the grounds of Noah’s Ark Christian Academy in Barrington Hills. 
    • Police were contacted around 8:26 a.m. after the roughly 3-by-4-inch piece was discovered. 
    • The FAA has taken possession of the debris and is investigating.

BARRINGTON HILLS, Ill. - Police are investigating after metal debris that may have fallen from an aircraft was discovered on the grounds of a church’s preschool center in Barrington Hills.

What we know:

Police were contacted around 8:26 a.m. after the debris was found at Noah’s Ark Christian Academy, located at 98 Algonquin Road, according to information from police communications.

The metal piece measured approximately 3 by 4 inches and may have come from an aircraft flying overhead, according to police.

What they're saying:

The Federal Aviation Administration has taken possession of the debris and is investigating, FAA Public Affairs Specialist Donnell Evans said.

The Source: The information in this report came from the Federal Aviation Administration and scanner traffic.

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