Crime & Safety

Man Accused Of Using Explosive Device In Naperville Looting: Feds

Diego Vargas is accused of using an explosive device to damage Egg Harbor Cafe on June 1.

Diego Vargas is accused of using an explosive device to damage Egg Harbor Cafe on June 1.
Diego Vargas is accused of using an explosive device to damage Egg Harbor Cafe on June 1. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

NAPERVILLE, IL — A 24-year-old man has been indicted on federal charges that he used an explosive device to damage Egg Harbor Cafe in Naperville during the looting on June 1. Diego Vargas was taken into custody Wednesday night, according to police.

Vargas was charged with one count of maliciously attempting to damage and destroy a building by means of an explosive device. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in a federal prison.

A total of 11 people were arrested in the immediate aftermath of the June looting, which damaged 30 stores throughout downtown Naperville.

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