Chicago's Midway airport security breach caused by man claiming he left his phone on plane

Sunday, October 24, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A security breach at Chicago's Midway International Airport Sunday brought operations to a standstill.

A man allegedly ran down the exit lane just after 2 p.m., claiming he left his phone on the plane he just got off of, according to officials.
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TSA agents followed the man and triggered airport alarms.

Passengers had to wait until the all-clear was given, which was about 10 minutes later, before they could board or go through security.
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Police later arrested the man and he's now facing charges.
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