Authorities are searching for a West Dundee man who has been charged with running a marijuana cultivation operation in his basement, according to a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney.
Vladimir Srebnik, 37, of the 1300 block of Chadwick Court in West Dundee, was charged with unauthorized production of cannabis sativa plants, a class 2 felony, and obstructing justice, a class 4 felony.
According to the state’s attorney, Srebnik knowingly and unlawfully produced and possessed more than 50 but fewer than 200 marijuana plants in his residence, and he knowingly destroyed evidence of a crime.
Srebnik’s whereabouts are unknown and a warrant for his arrest has been issued, according to the state’s attorney. His bail was set at $100,000.
The case remains under investigation, according to the state’s attorney. Anyone with information on Srebnik or his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact West Dundee police investigators at 847-551-3810, or by e-mail at stopcrime@wdundee.org. Tips can be left anonymously at 847-586-5600.
If convicted of the most serious offense, Srebnik would face a sentence of probation or between three and seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
The case was investigated by the West Dundee Police Department.
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