On Oct 15, 2015 at approximately 5:05 a.m. a female victim was at the bus stop on the 2100 block of W. Madison when she was approached by an unknown male black. The offender grabbed the victim and brought her to a secluded area, where she was sexually assaulted. The victim then fought off the offender, at which time the offender struck the victim and then ran westbound from that location.
DUI Strike Force Patrol – Near West (12th) District
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Near West (12th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 20th, 2015.
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West Town Man Charged in Two Robberies
Christopher Pratile was writ from Cook County Jail after he was identified as the man who robbed two persons on separate occasions. The first incident occurred on 2 August 2015 at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of W. Huron. Pratile approached a 23 year old female, displayed a handgun and demanded victim’s purse and cellphone before fleeing. The second incident occurred on 9 August 2015 at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of W. Cortez Street. Pratile approached a 38 year old man, displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet and cellphone. No injuries were reported during the incident. Pratile was charged accordingly.
Community Alert – Robberies – 012th District (Near West)
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 012th District of robbery related incidents that have occurred on Beat 1232 during the month of September. In these incidents, one offender approaches the victims on the street and robs them of personal
property by knocking the victim down or implying he has a gun.
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ROBBERY CITYWIDE – Districts 009,012 & 014
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 the opening doors.
Ohio Man Charged with Aggravated Fleeing
Joseph Demmitt was arrested for reckless driving, as well as aggravated fleeing, when he refused to stop for traffic signals on July 29, 2015, at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the 800 block of North Halsted St. The offender’s reckless driving caused two separate accidents. 30Jul15 Charges for Demmitt, Joseph
DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROLS – NEAR WEST (12TH) & ROGERS PARK (24th) DISTRICTS
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI Strike Force Patrols in the Near West (12th) and Rogers Park (24th) Districts this upcoming weekend, July 24th and July 25th.
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Community Alert – Robberies
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 012th District of robbery related incidents that have occurred on Beat 1231 during the month of July. In these incidents, three offenders approach the victims and rob them of personal items. In one incident the offenders displayed a firearm.
COMMUNITY ALERT: Robberies in the 12th (Near West) District
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 012th District of robbery related incidents that have occurred in the 12th District during the month of June. In these incidents, the offender approaches the victims on the street and forcibly takes their purse or backpack. Incident times and locations are listed below:
- 1400 Block of West Walton on June 18, 2015 at approximately 11:00 P.M.
- 1100 Block of North Wood on June 20, 2015 at approximately 3:00 A.M.
About the offender:
One male black wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt; 18-28 years of age; 130-170 lbs.; hair worn in dreadlocks.