28 May 17-Community Alert-18th District Armed Robberies (P17-1-126A)
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Armed Robberies
18th District
Near North
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 18th (Near North) District of several
reported armed robberies. In each of the incidents, the offenders approached the
victims, produced a handgun, and forcibly demanded property from the victims. The
offenders threaten to shoot the victims if they don’t comply. The offenders were seen
fleeing in a silver vehicle during one incident. The incidents have occurred on Beats
1812 and 1821.
Incident times and locations:
• 2300 block of North Halsted St., Monday, May 22, 2017 between 10:15-
10:30pm.
• 600 block of West Webster Ave., Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:15pm.
• 700 block of West Dickens Ave., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 3:35pm.
• 600 block of West Webster Ave., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 10:22pm.
• 500 block of West Belden Ave., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 10:48pm.
• 500 block of West Fullerton Pkwy., Tuesday May 23, 2017 at 10:56pm.
• 1400 block of North Sedgwick St., Tuesday May 23, 2017 at 4:40am.
About the Offenders:
• 4 male, African Americans, described as 17-20 years of age, with heights
ranging from 5’02”-6’04”, and weighing 160-185lbs.
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• If confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, tattoos, acne, limps,
etc).
• 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, contact
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA275271, JA275677, JA276156, JA276667, JA276693, JA276723, JA275826
P17-1-126A (CA)
May 28, 2017, 2017
