25 May 2016

CPD Community Alert- Garage Burglaries in the 22nd (Morgan Park) District

Categories: Community Alerts

This alert gives notice to residents of the Morgan Park (22nd) District of recent Garage Burglary incidents that occurred in the Auburn Gresham & Washington Heights neighborhoods on beat 2221. Unknown offender(s) entered Garages through the overhead door either by force, or after a homeowner left it open. Once inside, the offenders took tools, and yard equipment from within. …

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24 May 2016

Roseland Man Charged with Aggravated Battery

Categories: Charge Releases

Willis was arrested and charged after he approached a M/49 victim, uttered a derogatory racial statement, and stabbed the victim in the stomach with a knife. The offender attempted to steal the victim’s wallet but was detained by a witness on scene. The victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital in stable condition. The incident happened …

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20 May 2016

CPD Marine Unit Warns Of Dangerous Distress Signals

Categories: Community Information

May 19, 2016 Safety Alert 04-16 Washington, DC Distressed Distress Signal A potentially dangerous issue. The Coast Guard has withdrawn the Certificate of Approval (160.037/23/0) for NAMMO LIAB AB Orange Hand Smoke Distress Signal, and the approval status of this certificate is now marked as “Former- Do Not Use.” This action was taken because the …

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19 May 2016

CPD MEDIA ADVISORY- Suspects Charged in Gage Park Homicides

Categories: Cold Cases

Suspects Charged in Gage Park Homicides WHAT:  The Chicago Police Department Command Staff will announce charges and give additional information regarding the Gage Park homicides that took place on February 04, 2016 in the 5700 block of South California Ave. WHEN:  TODAY, May 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. WHERE:  Chicago Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. …

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19 May 2016

CPD Business Alert – Robberies 8th District (Chicago Lawn)

Categories: Community Alerts

This alert gives notice to businesses in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of robbery incidents which have occurred during the month of May. In these incidents, the offender(s) place an order from local food establishments and attempt to pay with counterfeit USC. The offender(s), armed with a hand gun, take food and USC from the …

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