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
