Man arrested with Molotov cocktails, map of area including Orland Park mosque: police

MOKENA, Ill. (WLS) -- An Oak Lawn man faces charges after being found with eight Molotov cocktails and a map of the area that included a local mosque.

Hamed Alsaidi was arrested in Mokena on Saturday, for walking in the street, near 191st Street and LaGrange Road.

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Police there say they found the Molotov cocktails in his bag, along with a map of the area, that included the Orland Park Prayer Center.

Orland Park police say they're in close communication with Mokena police about possible threats to the mosque.

Alsaidi was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and obstructing identification.

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He has an active order of protection against residents and addresses in Orland Park, police said.

Alsaidi appeared in court Sunday and was released on electronic monitoring.

The FBI is also involved in the investigation.

The Orland Park Prayer Center did not immediately respond to a request for comment.