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24 Feb 2016

Dennis T. Long, 54 was arrested and charged in connection to an incident that occurred on January 21, 2016, in the 4300 block of N. Cicero Avenue at approximately 10:45 a.m.  An employee of a storage facility was emptying a storage unit for lack of payment when he inadvertently discovered sexually explicit photos of minors, as well as other suspicious articles, in a piece of furniture that was being discarded. Chicago Police were notified and further investigation led to charges against the offender who was listed as the lessee of the storage unit in question. Click here for more information.

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23 Feb 2016

23 Feb 16 Robberies 19th District _#P16-N-040_

 

Bureau of Detectives – Area North

Community Alert

Robberies

019th District (Area North)

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 019th District (Area North) of

Robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of February

. In these

incidents, offender(s) used force and threat of force by displaying handgun and

taking personal property. Incident times and locations are listed below:

3600 Block of N. Greenview Av on February 21, 2016 between 02:25 A.M.1300 Block of W. Cornelia Av on February 21, 2016 at approximately 04:07A.M.

About the Offenders:

Offender(s) descriptions are two male black subjects between 20-25 years of

age. One offender has displayed a handgun during these Robberies.

Offender(s) arrive and flee on foot from the crime scenes.

What you can do:

Always be aware of your surroundings.Report suspicious activity immediatelyIf you are confronted by an assailant remain calmRemember any unique physical characteristics (ie., scars, limp, acne, teeth)Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the policeIf approached by a witness to the incident, request contact informationDial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible

If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North

(312) 744-8263

RD#s HZ159528, HZ161771

Alert # P16-N-040CA

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23 Feb 2016

23 Feb16 019 Community Alert Seeking Information about a a Homicide

Bureau of Detectives – Area North

Community Alert

Seeking Information about a Homicide

019th District (Town Hall)

About This Crime

On 22 February 2016 at approximately 0800hrs a male was discovered in a parked taxi

cab, on the 4400 block of North Leavitt in the 019th District. The victim described as a

Male, 58 years of age, sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head in an apparent

armed robbery by an unknown offender(s). Area North Detectives are investigating this

incident and ask if the public has any information to please contact The Chicago Police

Area North Detective Division.

About the Offender

• Male Black approximately 18-25 wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt

What You Can Do

• Drivers should ensure that their cabs are equipped with working video

surveillance systems.

• Be aware of the situation and alert other taxi drivers in the area about this

crime

• Call 911 with as detailed a description of the offender as possible

including direction of flight

If you have any information about this incident,

Please call the Area North Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8200

Anonymous Tips can be submitted to TIPSOFT.COM

Reference – RD# HZ-145717

Alert# HZ- 160570

FEB. 23, 2016

 

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23 Feb 2016

There have been four recent robberies of Pizza Delivery Drivers in the 017th District. In each of these cases a food order was placed, but when the driver arrived to make the delivery multiple offenders approached him, displayed a weapon, and took the driver’s wallet, phone, and food order. In one case, the offender displayed a handgun. In all of the cases, at least one offender was armed with a knife.

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