Chicago Police Department

Bureau of Detectives – Area South
Community Alert
Robberies
6th District (Gresham)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 006th District (Gresham) on Beat 624 of recent
Robbery incidents that have occurred in recent weeks. During these incidents, unknown
offender(s) have displayed firearms and demanded property from the victims or used force to
take property without a weapon.
Incident times and locations:
• 7900 block of South Drexel Avenue, Friday, August 04, 2017 at 00:10 A.M.
• 7500 block of So. St. Lawrence Avenue, Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at 03:50 A.M.
• 7900 block of South Evans Avenue, Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at 08:00 P.M.
• 800 block of East 75th Street, Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 09:05 P.M.
• 7900 block of South Maryland Avenue, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 02:00 P.M.
• 800 block of East 78th Street, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 08:10 P.M.
• 7900 block of South Rhodes Avenue, Friday, August 25, 2017 at 02:00 A.M.
• 7500 block of South Cottage Grove Ave. Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 06:55 A.M.
• 7700 block of South Vernon Avenue, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 04:52 P.M.
• 800 block of East 79th Street, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11:00 P.M.
• 7600 block of So. St. Lawrence Ave., Friday, September 01, 2017 at 03:50 A.M.
• 7900 block of South Ingleside Ave., Saturday, September 02, 2017 at 01:30 A.M.
About the Offender:
One to Five Male Black Offenders(s), 11-30 years of age, 5’02”-6’00”, 130-230 lbs.,
light/medium/dark complexion and various hairstyles (afro, braids, dreadlocks, Mohawk and
short hair).
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 – Bureau of Detectives @ (312) 747-8273
Reference RD#: JA-376470, JA-382089, JA-384745,
JA-389964, JA-395064, JA-403649, JA-407345, JA-407892,
JA-411057, JA-411665, JA-414193 & JA-415527
Alert# P17-2-087CA
07 September 201707 Sep 17 - Community Alert 006th District Robberies P17-2-087CA