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23 Aug 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Burglary
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing)
of burglary related incidents that occurred during the month of July/August. The
offender (s) used force to enter the residences via the front/rear door. Once inside,
they removed personal property. Incidents listed below:
6600 block of South Kimbark Ave. approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 26, 2017
6500 block of South Minerva Ave. approximately 7:00 p.m. on July 27, 2017
700 block of East 69th Pl. approximately 1:00 a.m. on August 1, 2017
6600 block of South Drexel Ave. approximately 12:01 a.m. on August 2, 2017
6600 block of South Maryland Ave. approximately 3:30 a.m. on August 7, 2017
600 block of East 69th St. approximately 6:00 a.m. on August 7, 2017
1500 block of East Marquette Rd. approximately 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2017
6500 block of South Rhodes Ave. approximately 1:50 a.m. on August 8, 2017
6600 block of South Drexel Ave. approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 9, 2017
About the Offenders:
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
JA364972, JA388288, JA396130, JA374000, JA380638, JA381003,
JA383941, JA391998,
JA384791
Reference: P17-1-223
Alert #P17-1-223CA
August 23, 2017

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23 Aug 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Strong Arm Robbery
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing)
of an increase in Robbery related incidents which have occurred during the month of
August. These incidents took place in the vicinity of: Chappel Ave.-South Shore Dr./
6900 – 7400 South Blocks
In these incidents the offender (s) approached the victims, announced a robbery and
physically removed property from victim. In some incidents offenders have been
violent with the victims, striking them during and after the robbery. Detectives are
seeking information from anyone with knowledge of these offenders.
About the Offenders:
Two to four male black offenders approximately aged 8-25 years, 5’09-6’00 tall, 135-
180 lbs.
Vehicle:
A dark colored, 4 door vehicle, with Temporary Plates
Weapon:
Hands & Feet
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
JA382568, JA382953, JA385844,JA388466, JA393480
Reference: P17-1-222CA
Alert #P17-1-222CA
August 23, 2017

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21 Aug 2017

21 Aug 17 Robberies – 10, 14, 19, 25 Districts

 

Bureau of Detectives
Area Central/North

Business Alert
Robberies – Districts 10, 14, 19, 25
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 10th District, 19th District, 14th District and 25th Districts of
Robbery related incidents during the month of July/August. In these incidents, a male white
Hispanic offender armed with a knife entered businesses and demanded proceeds. These incidents
have occurred during the afternoon in the general geographical locations listed below:
• 4700 Block of West Fullerton Avenue on July 28, 2017 at 5:16PM.
• 4300 Nlock of South Archer Avenue on August 3, 2017 at 12:20PM.
• 4600 Block of North Western Avenue on August 4, 2017 at 5:30PM.
• 3500 Block of West 26th Street on August 7, 2017 at 12:41PM.
• 2400 Block of West Armitage Avenue on August 14, 2017 at 10:56AM.
• 2700 Block of West Cermak Road on August 17, 2017 at 11:10AM.
• 1500 Block of North Western Avenue on August 18, 2017 at 9:25AM.
• 6600 Block of South Pulaski Avenue on August 18, 2017 at 1:05PM.
About the Offender(s):
Offender(s) described as a male white hispanic, 5’10-6’01, 160-220lbs., 20-37 years old, brown eyes,
black hair with physical impairment on left eye. Last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and
jeans.


What you can do:
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep doors and windows secured
• If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for investigating
detectives.
• 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
Area North (312) 744-8263
JA367399, JA-375476, JA-377279, JA-381107, JA-390443, JA-394736,
JA-396033, JA-396283, (Reference: 17 CWP 011)

 

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21 Aug 2017
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 16th District (Jefferson Park) of several residential and apartment\burglaries that have occurred. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) have entered apartments and residences, through windows or doors, and have taken electronics, jewelry, cash, and other miscellaneous items from within. For More Information Click Here
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21 Aug 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area South
Community Alert
Robberies
6th District (Gresham)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 6th District (Gresham) on Beat 612 of Robbery
incidents that have occurred in recent weeks. During these incidents an unknown offender
used force without a handgun and demanded property from the victims.
Incident times and locations:
• 7600 block of South May Street, Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at 03:50 P.M.
• 7600 block of South Racine Ave, Friday, August 11, 2017 at 02:20 P.M.
• 1100 block of West 75th Street, Friday, August 11, 2017 at 08:15 P.M.
About the Offender:
One Male Black Offender, 20-30 years of age, 5’09-6’02”, 165-180 lbs., short hair,
light/medium complexion, possibly has hazel eyes and is known as “Andre”.
What you can do:
• If confronted by the offender, attempt to remain calm.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Report suspicious activity immediately.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information, please contact
Area South Detective Division at (312) 747-8273
Reference RD#: JA-372883, JA-386936 & JA-387416
Alert #P17-2-081(CA)
21 August 201721 Aug 17 Community Alert Robberies 006th District P17-2-081(CA)

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19 Aug 2017

19 Aug 17 Community Alert 018th District Robbery_P17-1-215

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robbery/ Thefts
018th District
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 18th (Near North) District of recently
reported robbery/theft incidents of cellphones. The offender(s) approached the
victims from behind, grabbed the victim’s cellphone, and then fled on foot or by
bicycle. During (4) incidents, the offender was reported to have fled in a white
Cadillac vehicle.
Incident times and locations:
• 0-100 block of East Hubbard St., Sunday, August 6, 2017 in the morning.
• 300 block of East Illinois St., Sunday, August 6, 2017 in the evening.
• 300 block of East Illinois St., Sunday, August 6, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 600 block on North Michigan Ave., Monday, August 7, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 900 block of North Wells St., Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 400 block of North Orleans St., Thursday, August 10, 2017 in the morning.
• 200 block of East Ohio St., Thursday, August 10, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 100 block of East Grand Ave., Thursday, August 10, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 200 block of East Delaware Pl., Thursday, August 10, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 200 block of West Kinzie St., Friday, August 11, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 200 block of East Delaware Pl., Friday, August 11, 2017 in the afternoon.
• 600 block of North Lake Shore Dr., Friday, August 11, 2017 in the afternoon.
About the Offenders:
(2) Male, African Americans, described as 510-600, 130-150lbs, 15-20 years of age,
with dreads (hairstyle) and the second described only as male African American, 18-
24 years of age.
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• If confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, tattoos, acne, limps, etc).
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide information to the police.
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information, contact
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA379131, JA380433, JA381088, JA381179, JA384763, JA385305, JA385548,
JA385895, JA385657, JA387187, JA387117, JA387129
P17-1-215 (CA)
August 15, 2017

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19 Aug 2017

19 Aug 17 Community Alert Thefts 004th District

Bureau of Detectives – Area South

 

Community Alert

Thefts- Catalytic Converter

4th District

(South Chicago)

 

 

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice of recent Thefts of Catalytic Converters that have occurred within the boundaries of the 4th District (South Chicago). In these incidents, the unknown offender(s) cut the catalytic converters off of victims’ vehicles sometime during the night.

 

 

Incident times and locations:

  • 13254 S. Houston Ave. 12 August 2017 at 3:00pm-04:20am.
  • 10342 S. Avenue H, 14 August 2017 at 6:15pm-06:00am.
  • 8630 S. Colfax Ave 15 August 2017, 01:30am-08:00am.
  • 8800 S. Oglesby, 14 August, 9:30pm.

 

 

About the Offender:

Unknown at this time

 

What you can do:

  • Be aware of your surroundings
  • Be aware of this crime.
  • When available park in well lighted areas.
  • Pay special attention to any suspicious persons or vehicles loitering in the area.
  • Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people including any vehicle description and license plate information.
  • If approached by a witness to an incident, request contact information

 

 

If you have any information, contact

Bureau of Detectives – Area South

(312) 747-8273

Reference RD#: JA-389264, JA-391671, JA-391746 and JA-393267

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