Man arrested outside Obama home wanted job

Cook County prosecutors say the man arrested near presidential contender Barack Obama's South Side Chicago home told police officers he wanted to speak with the presidential hopeful about getting a job.

Thirty-one-year-old Omhari Sengstacke was ordered held in lieu of $250,000 bail during Wednesday's hearing.

Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Erin Antonietti said Sengstacke on Tuesday approached security officers near Obama's home telling them he needed to speak with the senator about a job.

Sengstacke was asked to leave. He went back to his BMW, and then approached the officers again.

Antonietti said when police searched his car, they found a .40 caliber semi-automatic weapon, a bulletproof vest and ammunition. Sengstacke was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and criminal trespassing to state land.

Authorities say Sengstacke did not make any threats against Obama.