Crime & Safety
McHenry Teen Kidnapped During 'Runaway' Pot Deal Gone Bad
The 14-year-old boy was left in a bad spot after his 13-year-old buddy ran away with drug dealers' marijuana.
Someone needs to rethink his circle of friends and life choices. A 14-year-old McHenry boy was held at gunpoint by three men after the boy’s pal, who’s 13, ran away with a baggie of pot instead of paying the men, according to McHenry police.
But the tale of Jan. 10 gets weirder, as the three men then broke into an apartment and stole a laptop, a TV, and shoes, reports the Chicago Tribune, after which they drove around looking for the 13 year old and the pot.
Police caught up with the trio, however, and Israel Lopez, of the 1900 block of North Orleans Street; Alejandro Diaz, of the 1700 block of West Highview Avenue, and Tyler Chrisman, of the 1000 block of North Chesterfield Court — face kidnapping, burglary and unlawful restraint charges, as well as misdemeanor theft and mob action charges.
The gun turned out to be a BB gun, police said.
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