Suspect in custody after Arlington Heights home invasion, 7.5-hour standoff

Police responding to a reported burglary in progress at an Arlington Heights home Thursday morning rescued residents from an armed intruder, authorities said.

The rescue preceded a 7.5-hour standoff that finally ended when the suspect surrendered after police arranged for him to communicate with a family member, officials said.

The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, was in Arlington Heights police custody Thursday night pending the approval of charges by the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.

The events began shortly after 7:33 a.m. when officers responded to a break-in at the single-family residence in the 800 block of North Chestnut Avenue, authorities said.

The homeowners reported an unknown man wearing dark clothing and a hoodie entered their residence through the open overhead garage door, police said. They locked themselves in an upstairs bedroom and called 911, according to police.

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