Blagojevich evidence stolen from his lawyers’ offices
Chicago police were investigating a burglary at the offices of attorneys for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in which at least one computer containing undercover recordings from the sweeping corruption case was stolen, sources said.
The break-in took place about 4 a.m. at the law offices of Sam Adam and his son, Sam Adam Jr., in the 6100 block of South Ellis Avenue, police and Sam Adam Jr. said.
Contrary to early statements by a police News Affairs officer who referred calls regarding the burglary to the FBI, the FBI is not involved in the investigation, FBI Chicago office spokesman Ross Rice said in a statement.
The burglars set off an alarm but escaped the area. Investigative sources said there are no suspects.
Chicago police said eight computers and a safe were taken from the office, but they could not say what information the computers contained.
“It could be a happenstance burglary. All leads will be followed,” said Chicago Police Deputy Supt. Steve Peterson.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago declined to comment on the incident or the theft of evidence in the case.
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BrianC Says:
Blagojevich promised to take a lot of people down with him. Sounds like at least one person is more than a little concerned.
Posted on December 6th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Jack Says:
Agreed. I’ll keep my eye on this situation (sounds a lot like Nixon).
Posted on December 6th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Undecided Voter Says:
Kinda reminds one of Conrad Black gettng caught on a security camera taking boxes out of his office building.
Posted on December 6th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Jack Says:
That too.
Posted on December 6th, 2009 at 3:29 pm