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Month: February 2017
8 Feb 2017

This alert gives notice to the residents of the 7th District (Englewood) of an increase in reported armed robberies involving similarly described offenders. In these incidents, the offenders approach their victims on foot or vehicle. A firearm is ultimately produced and the victim is robbed of their belongings.

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8 Feb 2017

This alert gives notice to the residents of the 7th District (Englewood) of an increase in reported armed robberies involving similarly described offenders. In each incident, the offenders lure their victims via social media to purchase items. A firearm is ultimately produced and the victim is robbed of his belongings.

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7 Feb 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area North

Community Alert

 Armed Robbery and Home Invasion – 011th District (Harrison)

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice of two recent Incidents that have occurred in the 011th District. In the first incident, the victim was walking in an alley and the two offenders pulled up in a 4-door silver vehicle. One offender exited the vehicle, displayed a handgun and took money and clothing from the victim. The victim related that the offender had a hand held radio and a blue shirt that had a patch that resembled a police patch. In the second incident, the two offenders approached the victims in the hallway of an apartment building and displayed a handgun and one of the offenders was wearing a blue shirt with a patch that resembled a police patch. The victims fled on foot into an apartment and the offenders forcibly entered the apartment and took a television from the apartment. Incident times and locations are listed below:

  • 200 Block of South Kilbourn Avenue on February 6, 2017 at 11:10 pm.
  • 800 Block of North Monticello Avenue on February 7, 2017 at 1:05 am.

About the Offenders:

  • Male white, 22-35 years-old, 6’02 to 6’05, 170 pounds, wearing a blue shirt with a police patch
  • Male black, 23-30 years-old

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 (ie., scars, limp, acne, teeth)
  • 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 North

(312) 744-8263

RD#s JA-1444419, JA-1444476

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5 Feb 2017

This alert gives notice to the residents of the 16th District (Jefferson Park) of several residential burglaries that have occurred in the month of January 2017. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) gain entry by forcibly kicking or prying open the front, rear or side doors. Offender(s) then take jewelry, cash and computer equipment.

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