8 May 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central

Community Alert

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice in the 012th District (Near West) of robbery incidents which

have occurred during the month of April. In these incidents, offenders approach

victims, batter them and take their property. In one incident the offenders were

armed with handguns. The incidents are listed below:

300 Block of North Ogden Avenue on April 11, 2017 at 1:53 AM.

1500 Block of West Fulton Street on April 19, 2017 at 10:03 PM.

1500Block of West Hubbard Street on April 26, 2017 at 11:00 PM.

About the Offenders:

3-4 unknown male black offenders, 15-25 yoa, 5’05-6″00″, 154-170lbs, dark

complexion, black or blue/black hoody, black pants

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 video surveillance equipment is present, please save a copy of the incident

for investigating detectives

• 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) 747-8382

JA-220407, JA-231578, JA-240747

Reference: P17-1-118

Alert #P17-1-118CA

May 8, 2017