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Villa Park man charged with robbing bank in Lombard FBI: Suspect duct-taped sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks around his waist that looked like a bomb
STAFF REPORT
A Villa Park man has been charged with robbery after the FBI said he walked into a West Suburban Bank location in Lombard on Oct. 4 with sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks reportedly duct-taped around his waist that looked like a bomb, took $800 that was handed to him by the branch manager, and left the bank. Jason Bradley was taken into custody early that night at his home in
Villa Park. He remains in federal custody. The FBI affidavit filed in U.S. District Court on Oct. 5 stated that video surveillance showed Bradley entering the bank, located in the 700 block of N. Main St., at approximately 1:17 p.m. wearing a red T-shirt, blue jeans, a gray zip-up hoodie and a blue medical face mask. He allegedly handed the branch manager a note saying, “I need everything from your drawer or WE ALL DIE!!!”
The FBI said Bradley then unzipped his sweatshirt, and revealed a device strapped to his waist that resembled a bomb. He gestured toward his waist to the device which appeared to be duct-taped and contained multiple white sticks and one red stick with black wires connected to them, according to the FBI. The branch manager handed the note to the teller behind the window because the teller was the only one with access to the money. The teller
pressed a distress button on the Teller Cash Recycler, which dispenses a predetermined amount of cash in specific denominations, and gave the suspect $800, the FBI said. After being handed the money, the FBI said Bradley left the bank and entered a silver Chevrolet Cruze which was registered to him. The FBI said Bradley ditched his car in Elmhurst and walked back to his home. According to the FBI, Bradley texted his wife a photo of him holding a
handful of cash with the text saying, “Nobody has been looking for me? Nothing? Wtf.” At approximately 2 p.m., the FBI said it began conducting surveillance outside Bradley’s house in Villa Park. According to law enforcement officers on surveillance, they saw Bradley return to the house on foot at approximately 4:30 p.m. wearing the same red T-shirt and blue jeans
See ROBBERY, Page 4
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for GEM Car Wash
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Village President Frank DeSimone and GEM Car Wash Owner Mirjan Sadik cut the ceremonial red ribbon while joined by Gem Car Wash staff, members of the Community Development Commission, the Village Board, Village staff, and representatives from the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce.
On Friday, Oct. 1, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for GEM Car Wash’s brand-new facility located at 904 Irving Park Road in Bensenville. Village President Frank DeSimone and GEM Car Wash Owner Mirjan Sadik cut the ceremonial red ribbon while joined by Gem Car Wash Staff, Community Development Commission members, Village Board members and staff, and representatives from the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great addition to our Irving Park Road commercial corridor,” DeSimone said. “Not only does this facility look tremendous, but it provides residents with another great option to get their cars washed in Bensenville. We are excited to welcome GEM Car Wash to the community.” This state-of-the-art facility features a variety of wash options ranging from a light wash to a ceramic wax-and-seal. In addition, there are several free amenities such as floor mat cleaners and more than 30 vacuum stations with compressed air.
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