The Brief
- A 53-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a freight train car carrying laundry detergent on Chicago’s South Side.
- Officers say a drone spotted him opening the railcar and tossing boxes before he was caught following a short foot chase.
- He now faces felony burglary and misdemeanor charges and was released after his initial court appearance.
CHICAGO – A 53-year-old man is facing charges after authorities say he broke into a freight train car loaded with laundry detergent on Chicago’s South Side.
Cook County Sheriff’s Police said the incident happened around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday near West 47th Street and South Shields Street. Officers were working with Norfolk Southern Railroad Police on a cargo theft prevention mission when a drone spotted someone entering railroad property.
Investigators said the drone captured the man climbing onto a train, opening a freight container and tossing boxes from inside.
As officers moved in, the man ran along the tracks but was caught after a brief foot pursuit.…