A 56-year-old man, identified as Pedro Perales from the Fox Lake area, is alleged to have robbed a Bank of America branch on Rand Road in Kildeer, Illinois. The heist reportedly transpired around 10:30 a.m. last Friday, and according to the FBI, Perales handed a note to the teller hinting he was armed, although no gun was displayed. He managed to quickly escape the scene in a newer model GMC Acadia with an undisclosed sum of money. CBS News Chicago detailed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
Later that evening, authorities swiftly worked to track down Perales. They were eventually able to apprehend him without further incident just before 7:30 p.m., during a traffic stop at the junction of Route 31 and Alexandria Boulevard in McHenry City. Efforts to swiftly tackle the situation involved local police forces and the FBI, showing that combining forces and technology can prove to be an effective method in ensuring justice. The Daily Herald highlighted the collaborative work, mentioning Kildeer Chief of Police Steve Balinski's praise of the "teamwork and technology" employed to make the arrest.
Perales now finds himself in federal custody, with the stolen money also successfully recovered. The arrest was painlessly executed, and the multi-agency operation brought the day's drama to a close with commendable efficiency. Details on the amount of money initially taken or the contents of the note passed to the bank teller have not been publicly released.
Further details regarding the case and any charges to be pressed have not yet been made available. As for Pedro Perales, his case will proceed under the watchful eye of the federal system. Both the CBS News Chicago and the Daily Herald provided reportage on this unfolding story.
