23 Apr 17- 9th District Robberies-Community Alert (P17-1-098CA )
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robberies
9th District (Deering)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 9th District (Deering) of robbery incidents
that occurred during the month of April. In these incidents, the offenders approached
the victims and demanded their property. Incident times and locations are listed
below:
• 1400 Block of West 47th Street on April 13, 2017 at 7:00AM.
• 4700 Block of South Justine Street on April 15, 2017 at 11:15PM.
• 3900 Block of South Ashland Avenue on April 22, 2017 at 11:50AM.
About the Offenders:
• One to two unknown male black offenders. 5’07-6’00, 18-30 years of age,
130-160lbs., brown eyes. One male with possible dreadlocks.
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
(312) 747-8382
JA-222959, JA-226534, JA-234699
Reference: P17-1-098
Alert #P17-1-098CA
April 23, 2017
