'Irate Man' Moves Car Using Forklift
A man who was blocked in his parking spot at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre took it upon himself over the weekend to move one of the vehicles behind him, police said.
A 49-year-old man whose car was blocked in at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre took matters into his own hands over the weekend after security guards told him he would have to wait until the end of a concert to get out of the lot.
The man, who had not yet been formally charged as of Tuesday, was reportedly irate when he approached the security guards Saturday night. He was a member of the Teamster's union that works backstage at the Tinley Park theater, according to police.
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"Both witnesses advised (the suspect) that there was nothing they could do for him until the concert was over," the report said. "(The suspect) advised that he was tired and wanted to go home, and stated he would move one of the vehicles himself."
A little while later, he returned to the parking lot with a forklift—police said he had authorized access to the machine through his work—and used it to move a silver Dodge Durango that was blocking him in. He then moved his Ford pickup truck and returned the forklift to its loading dock.
"The FMBA management asked the suspect for his information," the report said. "The suspect stated that what he did was wrong, but he just wanted to go home and get some sleep."
He provided his name and then drove from the area. The owner of the Durango, who didn't initially want to sign complaints, called police on Monday after taking her vehicle to the auto repair shop. Mechanics told her the SUV sustained damage to its undercarriage.
Police had yet to contact the suspect as of Tuesday, but said complaints would be signed for tampering with a motor vehicle, the report said.
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What do you think of this man's actions? Tell us in the comments.
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Moonglow
7:03 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
I would say it was an extreme solution to the problem, but whatever works for him! LOL
James
11:09 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
I'd do it!
Mrs 406
7:16 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Who blocked him in, the guy with the Durango or the people who directed the Durango where to park? Shouldn't have blocked him in in the first place!
Darnell
8:44 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do! Provide separate parking for those who are required to work there and you will avoid these incidents in the future! Managements fault!
Carrie Frillman
8:46 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Hi Mrs. 406, the report didn't indicate whether the woman driving the Durango was directed to park there or not. The SUV was actually one of two vehicles in this man's way, but he was able to move it enough to free his vehicle.
Special K
9:56 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Good for him.... I've been blocked in before too. How aggravating. They should have towed the Durango. But because they wouldn't, he had to move it with the fork lift. The Durango driver did not want to initially sign a complaint. Well probably because she was at a concert & was most likely drinking alcohol. But a day later, decides to make some noise. She's a Jerk!! The security guards, certainly could have done more.... but they are just rent-a-cops. High Five to the forklift driver. I tip my hat to a job well done.
Ed
11:51 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
I would have beat the crap out of that forklift driver if he touched my car with it,
William
12:02 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
She was definitely directed to park there. If the venue would've done a better job parking people stuff, like this wouldn't happen. If the lady wants to get money for her car I suggest contacting the venue. Most parking lots have signs stating that they are not responsible for your vehicle if anything should happen.
Michelle Stukel
2:35 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Sounds like he was being held hostage to me. I think it should be the responsibility of the venue to either provide or have available towing services or train parking lot staff to avoid the situation in the first place.
S.Pike
5:22 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
So the Durango owner should suffer the damage through no fault of hers? Irate needs to be charged and pay for the damage. Period.
cb
3:22 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
cb
I cannot believe the audacity of that man to move another persons car with a forklift. I guess when you are out for yourself bad things happen to you,,..
Mom Oftwo
2:48 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Shows people can do whatever they want nowadays. Too many people think they are more important than everyone else. If cars are directed to park practically on top of one another, like is usually the case at such venues, it is not the driver's fault for being there. If you're at a concert, either pay the premium for "easy out" parking, or wait until it's over.
David Ban
12:08 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012
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