Multiple Bomb Threat For Joliet's Hollywood Casino

JOLIET, IL — Joliet police announced that the Joliet Hollywood Casino was closed on Saturday night after an unidentified man called and made a bomb threat.

The incident happened at 10:18 p.m.

Officers determined the casino received a phone call from an unknown male who indicated there were multiple bombs on the casino premises, and they would be remotely detonated, Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said.

"At that time, both the casino complex and the hotel were completely evacuated," English said.

A bomb detection K9 from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office as well as bomb detection officers from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

Members of the Joliet Fire Department and Joliet police also searched the premises.

"The area was deemed to be safe following an extensive search of both buildings," English said.

Following the search, hotel guests were allowed back to their rooms, however, the casino remained closed overnight as a precaution.

Following Sunday's news release, Sgt. English also included the following information for the press to report: "it is important to note the Joliet Police Department discourages curious citizens from responding to potentially dangerous scenes such as this one as it potentially creates additional strain on emergency responders and they possibly could have placed themselves in harm’s way as well. "

If anyone has information related to this incident, Joliet police urged them to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Unit at 815-724-3020. They can also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcou... if they wish to remain anonymous.