Cook County, IL – Two 27-year-old men were arrested early Wednesday after allegedly breaking into a freight train’s cargo container in Chicago, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 4 a.m. near 59th Place and Stewart Avenue, where deputies were working alongside Norfolk Southern Railroad during a cargo-theft operation.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a railroad drone spotted two people breaking into a train’s shipping container. When officers approached, the pair allegedly ran. Drone operators provided real-time location updates, allowing deputies to take both men into custody a short time later.
Officers also recovered a box of laptop computers believed to be tied to the alleged burglary, authorities said.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved felony burglary charges Wednesday against Thomas Harvey, of Chicago, and Adran White, of Harvey. Both men were additionally charged with misdemeanor trespassing on railroad property, according to officials.
The two were ordered released following their initial court appearance at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Deputies emphasized that both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with additional information about rail-yard thefts is encouraged to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
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