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3 May 2017

This alert gives notice to businesses within the 16th District (Jefferson Park) about recent burglaries which have occurred overnight during the month of April. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) gained entry to the premises by forcibly kicking or prying open the front or rear door. Offender(s) also have gained entry by breaking the front windows of the business. Once inside, the offender(s) took money and various other items including electronics and cigarettes. For more information click here

 

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3 May 2017
This alert gives notice of two recent Armed Robberies that have occurred within the boundaries of the 17th District (Albany Park). In both incidents, the victims were standing at CTA Bus Stops when they were robbed. In one incident, the offenders displayed a handgun and took the victim’s wallet. In the other incident, the offender placed an object against the victim’s back and took his wallet. For More Information Click Here
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2 May 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central

Community Alert

Burglary/Bt. 321

003rd District (Grand Crossing)

 

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing)

that an increase in burglary related incidents have occurred during the month of APRIL. In these incidents, the offender(s) enters the location and removes property within.

Incident times and locations are listed below:

  • 6600 block S. Drexel Ave. on April 16, 2017 at 1:00 P.M.
  • 6700 block S. Dorchester Ave. on April 19, 2017 at 10:12 A.M.
  • 6500 block S. University Ave. on April 21, 2017 at 6:20P.M.
  • 6900 block S. Maryland Ave. on April 25, 2017 at 11:20 A.M.
  • 6600 block S. Ingleside Ave. on April 25, 2017 at 7:20 A.M.
  • 6500 block S. Ellis Ave. on April 25, 2017 at 1:40 P.M.

About the Offenders:

Unknown

Weapon:

Unknown

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) 747-8380

JA227614, JA230771,JA235095,JA237998,JA238475,JA238692,JA238603

Reference: P17-1-112CA

 

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2 May 2017

02 May 17 CPD ALERT – Robberies 15th District (P17-N-105)

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Armed Robberies
15th District (Area North)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice of recent Armed Robberies/Strong Armed Robberies that have
occurred in the 15th District. In each incident, the offender(s) approached the victims while
they are alone and returning to their vehicles after exiting businesses along Chicago Avenue.
All incidents are occurring in the late evening hours. Incident times and locations are listed
below:
• 5100 Block of West Chicago on April 22, 2017 at 11:15pm.
• 5600 Block of West Chicago on April 25, 2017 at 10:45pm.
• 5200 Block of West Chicago on April 29, 2017 at 10:30pm.
• 5600 Block of West Chicago on April 30, 2017 at 10:48pm.
About the Offender(s):
• #1 Male black, 28 to 35 years-old, approx. 5’10”-6’1″ , approx. 170-190lbs
• #2 Male black, 20 to 30 years-old, approx. 5’5″-5’7″, approx.150-170lbs
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-235570, JA-239311, JA-244607, JA-245699
Alert # P17-N-105
May 02, 2017

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2 May 2017

02 May 17 Burglaries 8th District

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Burglary
8th District (Chicago Lawn)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of
burglary incidents which have occurred during the month of April. In these
incidents, offender(s) gained entry into a residence through a rear window/ door and
took property from therein. These incidents have occurred in the geographical
locations listed below:
Incident times and locations:
7900 Block of S. Washtenaw Ave on April 6, 2017 at approximately 3:10 P.M.
7900 Block of S. Western Ave on April 6, 2017 at approximately 9:00 P.M.
7900 Block of S. Campbell Ave on April 8, 2017 at approximately 2:30 P.M.
7900 Block of S. Richmond Ave on April 11, 2017 at approximately 5:20 P.M.
7900 Block of S. Fairfield Ave on April 12, 2017 at approximately 8:50 A.M.
2900 Block of W. 79th Street on April 12, 2017 at approximately 1:00 P.M.
What you can do:
• Keep the perimeter of your property well lit
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep doors and windows secured
• Immediately repair any broken windows, doors or locks
• If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for
investigating detectives.
• Make an agreement with your neighbors to watch each other’s homes for suspicious
activity.
• If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8382
JA-214867, JA-215389, JA-217370, JA-221502, JA221812 & JA-222131
(Reference: PATTERN # P17-1-111)
Alert P17-1-111CA
May 2, 2017

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2 May 2017
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 7th District (Englewood) of recently reported armed robberies involving similarly described offenders. In each incident, the offenders approach the victims seated in their vehicles. A firearm is ultimately produced and the victim is robbed of their personal belongings. For More Information Click Here
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1 May 2017

On April 30, 2017 at approximately 9:10 p.m. a 31-year-old female was walking southbound on the 4300 block of North Campbell when she was approached from behind by an unknown offender, described as a male black wearing a dark colored sweatshirt. The offender produced a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The offender then ordered the victim into the alley on the 2400 block of W. Pensacola where he sexually assaulted her. The offender then fled westbound in the alley.
01 May 17 – Community Alert – Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault with a Handgun – 19th Dst

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