Crime & Safety
Armed Man In Stolen Car Fled To Naperville Apartment Unwelcome: Cops
Police say Jonathan Awad, 20, fled officers before entering a nearby apartment and showing a handgun to the people inside.
NAPERVILLE, IL — A Hanover Park man faces multiple felony charges after police say he exited a stolen car and entered a nearby apartment with a handgun. The incident brought a special response team to the 1600 block of Country Club Lanes early Saturday.
Jonathan Awad, 20, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, trespass to a residence, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting and obstructing a police officer.
Police were called to the scene just before 4:30 a.m. for a report of a stolen car. Officers say they approached Awad, and he fled the car on foot. He is accused of entering a nearby apartment, showing the occupants a handgun and refusing to leave.
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According to police, Awad left the apartment after several hours and was taken into custody. He is being held at DuPage County Jail
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