The New Lenox Policeon the outskirts of Chicagoinvestigate a bomb threat received at the home of John Prevostolder brother of Pope Leo XIVas reported by the department itself in a statement.
The agents went to the home around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving the notice. After arriving at the place, they established a security perimeter and activated the protocol provided for this type of incident.
As a preventive measure, the residents of the area were notified and asked to They will evacuate their homes “out of extreme caution,” according to the official version released by the Police.
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After a thorough search of the home and adjacent property, investigators concluded that the threat was unfounded. The authorities assured that they were not located explosive devices in hazardous materials.
Specialized units also participated in the operation, including dogs trained to detect explosives from the sheriff’s office. will county. The investigation remains open.
The New Lenox Police also stressed that filing false reports of this type constitutes “a serious crime” and can lead to criminal charges.
Family context
The brother of the pontiff, John Prevost currently resides in New Lenoxa suburb located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Another of the pontiff’s brothers, Louis Prevostlives in Florida.
The family grew up in Doltonalso on the outskirts of Chicago. At the moment, authorities have not reported any arrests or suspects related to the threat.
