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Hostage situation at Plainfield bank
ABC ^ | 6-17-03 | N/A

Posted on 06/17/2003 12:53:59 PM PDT by JustPiper

June 17, 2003 — Several robbers are reportedly holding about a dozen people hostage at First Illinois Bank in southwest suburban Plainfield. One person has been released. Police were called to the scene at 1 p.m. and roads in the area have been closed. Police have closed off the streets on Rt. 59 between 135th and 143rd streets. SWAT teams have surrounded the building and are moving in.

Several law enforcement agencies are at the scene. The bank is adjacent to a strip mall, which may have been evacuated for security reasons.


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: bank; hostages; plainfield
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To: luckystarmom
My inference was that the perps never get away. From the police angle, as far as the perps not getting away, of course they ARE successful. I agree with you.

Sorry to hear about your company's incident. What a shame.
41 posted on 06/17/2003 1:19:39 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: DJ88
41.3 driving miles from Des Plaines to Plainfield.

Or, at this time of day, about 3 hours commute.

42 posted on 06/17/2003 1:19:41 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: JustPiper
Damn.
43 posted on 06/17/2003 1:20:10 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: Lazamataz; All
Anyone getting any updates?
44 posted on 06/17/2003 1:21:10 PM PDT by JustPiper (Going on Vacation from FR for one week = Missing ALL the news!!!)
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To: JustPiper
Hey Laz, Chinese=SARS!

Yeah but Bally's=SORE so I guess it all works out.

I get a free membership as a perk of my job. Pretty cool, really. :o)

45 posted on 06/17/2003 1:21:24 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: JustPiper
Anyone getting any updates?

'ell no. I don't live anywhere near there no mo.

46 posted on 06/17/2003 1:21:59 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: Lazamataz
So you saying your buff?
47 posted on 06/17/2003 1:22:02 PM PDT by JustPiper (Going on Vacation from FR for one week = Missing ALL the news!!!)
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To: JustPiper
So you saying your buff?

A lot more than I was last year! 42 lbs off and counting. Needed to buy all new clothes once already....

48 posted on 06/17/2003 1:23:34 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: Lazamataz
WOW! I used to live in Plainfield!

'spose anyone you know might be involved?

49 posted on 06/17/2003 1:24:15 PM PDT by TheRightGuy (I like PEACE ...and there's nothing more peaceful than a dead terrorist!)
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To: JustPiper
SWAT teams have surrounded the building and are moving in.

fixin' to impose that substantial penalty for early withdrawl we always hear about?

50 posted on 06/17/2003 1:25:46 PM PDT by TheRightGuy (I like PEACE ...and there's nothing more peaceful than a dead terrorist!)
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To: TheRightGuy
'spose anyone you know might be involved?

LOL

Naw, minipins aren't THAT expensive...

51 posted on 06/17/2003 1:26:16 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: TheRightGuy
fixin' to impose that substantial penalty for early withdrawl we always hear about?

Since when did y'all go Southern on me? ;^)

52 posted on 06/17/2003 1:27:26 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: JustPiper
"Anyone getting any updates?"

Well, no. I just turned on WGN (I live in Florida) and they don't seem too concerned, as they are showing that dumb show "Erkel" or whatever it is called.

Judy Wooddruff was busy stroking John Edwards ego on CNN; FNN was doing the Cavuto Show and MSNBC only breaks in when they get new info. However, I did hear that 2 hostages were released but 3? are still inside.

If I was one of those hostages, and I was in my right mind (which will never happen), I'd play sick too.

53 posted on 06/17/2003 1:29:18 PM PDT by DJ88
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To: Lazamataz
It's so good to have you back, Laz. :-)
54 posted on 06/17/2003 1:30:43 PM PDT by DJ88
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To: DJ88
I played Dead once, saved my life!
55 posted on 06/17/2003 1:31:34 PM PDT by JustPiper (You know that I'm NOT the kind of crazy that can be cured!!!)
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To: DJ88
Where's he been? Plainfield? LOL
56 posted on 06/17/2003 1:31:58 PM PDT by JustPiper (You know that I'm NOT the kind of crazy that can be cured!!!)
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To: dead; JustPiper
I played Dead once, saved my life!

She played you once, saved her life!

57 posted on 06/17/2003 1:33:08 PM PDT by Lazamataz (PROUDLY POSTING WITHOUT READING THE ARTICLE SINCE 1999!)
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To: DoughtyOne
You know, these hostage situations baffle me too. Has a hostage situation ever resulted in the perpetrator getting his demands met and his freedom? I don't think so. They end up in the slammer every single time. What morons.
58 posted on 06/17/2003 1:34:11 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (Back in boot camp! 260 (-40))
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To: JustPiper
As of 2:31 p.m. (MDT) two people released by the robber, but two more are supposedly still being held hostage. Re: WLS - Chicago. No more info, so it appears it's a wait and see situation and this point.
59 posted on 06/17/2003 1:35:51 PM PDT by Eastbound
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To: JustPiper
Plainfield, IL?

Shoot, I thought maybe it was a redux of the Dalton gang in Plainfield, Minnesota....
60 posted on 06/17/2003 1:36:03 PM PDT by HiJinx (Have I told you about the bridge I have for sale...?)
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