Chicago Police Business Alert – 9th District Robberies
1Feb2017
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Business Alert – Robberies – 009 District (Deering)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 009th District (Deering) of robbery incidents which have occurred during the month of January. In these incidents, businesses, i.e. small retail stores/Subway sandwich shops are robbed.
The incidents are listed below:
3400 Block of South Halsted Street on February 1, 2017 at 10:13 AM.
3900 Block of South Archer Avenue on February 1, 2017 at 10:52 AM.
About the Offenders:
One unknown male black 5’10-6’02, 20-30 years of age, 160-180lbs., light to medium complexion, black hair (afro style), wearing black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans with a black design on the right rear pocket, red gloves/mittens with the fingertips cut off.
What you can do:
Always be aware of your surroundings
Report suspicious activity immediately
If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc…)
Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
If video surveillance equipment is present, please save a copy of the incident for investigating detectives
If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
If you have any information:
Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central at (312) 747-8382