12 Aug 2015

ROBBERY CITYWIDE – Districts 009,012 & 014

Categories: Community Alerts

This alert gives notice to citizens utilizing CTA trains of an increase in robbery related incidents during the month of August. An unknown male black offender is identifying female passengers who are wearing valuable necklaces. As the train approaches a stop, the offender rips the necklace from the victim’s neck and flees on foot through …

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11 Aug 2015

Washington Heights Man Charged in July 2015 Shooting

Categories: Charge Releases

Christopher Kirby was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot two people on July 19, 2015 at approximately 3:05 a.m. in the 9100 block of S. Ashland Ave. Kirby approached the victims on foot and fired shots in their direction. A 25 year old man sustained a gunshot wound to the face and buttock and …

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11 Aug 2015

Business Alert – Burglaries

Categories: Community Alerts

This alert gives notice to businesses residing in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in Burglary related incidents that have occurred during the month of July and August in these incidents, an unknown offender(s) forces their way into a small retail store via the front door or rear door and removes property. Click here for more …

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10 Aug 2015

Community Alert – Robberies

Categories: Community Alerts

This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing) of an increase in robbery related incidents during the month of August on Beat 312. During these incidents, multiple offenders have approached the victim(s), brandished a weapon (pocket knife or unknown metal object), and after a struggle, taken property before fleeing the …

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016th District – Jefferson Park – National Night Out
10 Aug 2015

016th District – Jefferson Park – National Night Out

Categories: Press Releases

  Tuesday, August 4th, the 016th District celebrated “National Night Out” with the community at Norwood Park. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) showed off their equipment. Explosive Technician Kearns explained the Bomb Section’s roboitics. Sensei Mahmoud Bamboyani and his students gave a Karate demonstration. Live music was provided by Three Chord Whiskey.      

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7 Aug 2015

Landmark Agreement Reached on Investigatory Stops in Chicago

Categories: Press Releases

In a landmark agreement between the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the City of Chicago, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU), there will be an independent evaluation of the practices and procedures, and increased transparency and public disclosure regarding Chicago police investigatory stops. These stops (which may be accompanied by pat downs or searches) have been …

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5 Aug 2015

Community Alert – Robberies

Categories: Community Alerts

This alert gives notice to citizens in the 002nd District (Wentworth) of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of July. In these incidents, the offenders approach the victim, threaten them with armed violence and take their property. Click here for more information on the Community Alert    

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5 Aug 2015

Gurnee Man Charged in Albany Park Shooting

Categories: Charge Releases

Phakthra Savath was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot a 21 year old man in the 4400 block of N. Kedzie Ave., on July 20, 2015 at approximately 1:10 a.m. The 21 year old man sustained gunshot wounds to the right thigh and left ankle. He was taken for treatment to Christ Hospital …

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