Regional Police Report: Chemical Bombs Found, Homes Robbed During Wakes, And More

The following is a selection of police-related items reported in area Patches recently. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Palatine Eight Chemical Bombs Found Near Condominiums The local bomb squad disarmed and removed eight chemical bombs from a courtyard at a condominium development Sept. 30, police said. According to the Palatine Police Department, filled with bleach, the eight “Macgyver type bombs,” or homemade chemical bombs were found around the courtyard behind the Randville Condominiums in Palatine at 1116 E. Randville Drive, less than one mile from Palatine High School. A nearby resident spotted one of the devices and called 911 Sept. 30 about 1:15 p.m. Deputy Fire Chief William Gabrenya said firefighters from a distance were able to confirm the presence of several devices in the courtyard of Randville Condominiums and verified the potential hazard of…

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