Residue On Money Causes Scare At Bank

A teller at a Plainfield National City bank branch became nauseated and dizzy this afternoon after accepting a deposit which had white powder residue on the money, causing an emergency response and closing the bank for the day.

Police said the teller vomited and was treated by paramedics, but did not need to be taken to a hospital.

The teller said she received the deposit money from a customer around 12:20 p.m. and placed the money in a drawer. Within minutes, she began feeling dizzy, according to police.

A Will County hazmat team arrived at the bank, 24821 W. 135th St., and after about three hours determined the bills were not a serious threat. The bank was closed for the day.

The money is being tested to identify the residue, authorities said.

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