Man in custody after Arlington Heights home invasion, standoff

An armed home invasion suspect is in custody after an hourslong standoff with police in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.

At 7:33 a.m., police were called for a burglary in progress in the 800 block of North Chestnut Avenue . It turned out to be an armed home invader who was inside a house on the block with the residents.

Police said the homeowners were able to lock themselves in a bedroom and called 911. Officers stormed into the house and rescued the residents, taking them out to safety, police said…

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