Toxic Chemical Found in Condo; Man Stole Chemical From Employer
A condominium building in Woodridge was evacuated Thursday after authorities discovered potassium cyanide in one of the units.
Updated 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25 A spokesperson for the Woodridge Police Department said the friend of a condo resident in the 2200 block of Wharf Drive asked police to check on the resident’s well being Thursday afternoon – and when police entered the man's home at about 3:30 p.m., he “confirmed/advised” officers of the presence of a dangerous chemical. Less than one gram of the chemical component was found, the spokesperson said, and investigators have not positively confirmed that the chemical is potassium cyanide, as has been reported in area media. Police said preliminary investigation does not indicate the man intended to use the chemical in a crime, but criminal charges may be forthcoming pending the outcome of the investigation. Police …
anonymous
3:10 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013
TP is right : Potassium cyanide is also explosive, it can level a full block depending on the amounts, 16 grams can nock out a full block if mixed correctly. 2 to 3 pounds can bring a super structure down within seconds. Very dangerous ingredient, why was this person in possession of it and how did he get it out of his employer? All items going in and out are to be searched, how did he get passed… more ›