Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robberies
002nd District (Wentworth)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 002nd District (Wentworth) of robbery related
incidents which have occurred during the month of November. In these incidents,
two to three offenders exited a vehicle (described as either a white van or a gray
SUV, possibly a Jeep), surrounded the victims and forcibly removed property, before
fleeing area. Incident times and locations are listed below:
• 5300 Block of S. Ingleside Ave. on November 16, 2016 @ approximately 7:05
P.M.
• 5400 Block of S. Drexel Ave. on November 16, 2016 @ approximately 7:05
P.M.
About the Offenders:
Offender(s) is described as:
2-3 Male, black, 16-30 years of age. One offender is described as being 6’05”-6’06”,
170-180 lbs. with a medium brown complexion.
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 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
(312) 747-8382
HZ518065, HZ518098
Reference: P16-1-257
Alert #P16-1-257CA
November 17, 2016
