A Texas man has been charged for robbing an ATM technician in a Chicago suburb.
Earnest Hudson, 23, a Texas man, was one of two guys that robbed the ATM technician at a Chase Bank on Grand Avenue on Wednesday, according to Bensenville police and the DuPage County State’s Attorney.
In the recent published article by FOX 32, Prosecutors said Hudson, a Texas man, and his accomplice threatened the technician, stole ATM containers containing cash and checks, and then fled.
As per to authorities, the Texas man was captured after a 100-mile-per-hour chase that ended with the suspects crushing their escape car in Lombard.
Prosecutors stated the defendants’ car had $38,000 in cash. They said that the car was rented and then stolen plates were placed on it.
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Earnest Hudson, a Texas man, was arrested and charged with felony financial institution robbery, felony robbery, felony aggravated fleeing and eluding, as well as multiple misdemeanor and traffic violations, according to a news release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
As per to NBC Chicago, according to authorities, the Texas man and an accomplice, both wearing masks, told the technician to leave. According to officials, the Texas man and his accomplice then reportedly took the ATM containers, which contained checks and cash, and fled the area.
The Texas man and his accomplice were both taken into custody a short time later.
On Friday morning, the Texas man appeared in court for a bond hearing, when a judge set bond at $1.5 million, with 10% required.