WLS-TV(CHICAGO) — A suspect is in custody after allegedly crashing a car into a mall in a Chicago suburb on Friday, officials said.
Only minor injuries were reported in the incident at the Woodfield Mall, according to officials with the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois, which is 30 miles outside of Chicago.
Photos show the door to Sears shattered. The mall has been evacuated, officials said.
Lauren Potts Carney had just parked at the mall when she heard the crash and was shocked to see shoppers fleeing from the building.
Carney told ABC Chicago station WLS she’s now overcome with relief that no one seems to be hurt.
FBI Chicago officials said there’s no threat to public safety.
#FBI Chicago is aware of the incident at Schaumburg Mall and is assisting local law enforcement as requested. There is no threat to public safety.
— FBI Chicago (@FBIChicago) September 20, 2019
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