Video released of O'Hare Airport man getting arrested after living inside terminal for 3 months

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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Video released of O'Hare Airport squatter getting arrested
Newly released video shows police arresting the man who allegedly lived at O'Hare for three months.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Newly released video shows police arresting a man who allegedly lived at O'Hare International Airport for three months.

Aditya Singh said the pandemic made him afraid to fly, according to investigators.

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Investigators said he hid in a secured area of the airport.

Singh is seen in a yellow vest in the video. He was arrested Jan. 16 and charged with felony criminal trespass.

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The Chicago Department of Aviation said he did not pose a security risk.