MAIU Hit&Run_608 15 008_On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3:15 a.m., a bicyclist was struck by the vehicle pictured below. This is a northbound view of Western, Diversey and Elston intersection. The driver of the vehicle did not cause this crash, but did not remain at the scene as is required. The rider of the bicycle sustained very serious personal injuries. The driver of the below pictured vehicle fled the scene of the crash northbound on Western from Diversey.
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Shakespeare (14th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, 2015.
Kortillious Gipson,23 was arrested after he was identified as the man who chased and shot to death a 36 year old male. This incident occurred in the 4100 block of W. Crystal on July 31, 2014 at approximately 9:25 a.m. The victim was pronounced on the scene. No further information available at this time.
There have been three incidents where retail stores have been the victim of a robbery by an offender armed with a knife. The offender enters a business and acts as if he is making a purchase. Once at the sales counter the offender displays a knife and demands money.
This alert addresses street Robberies that have occurred in the 014th District. There have been two robberies in the area of Milwaukee/Division/Ashland, in which two offenders display a handgun or knife and take the victim’s money.
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On April 3, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., 4 door GMC or Chevrolet SUV travelling eastbound on North Avenue struck a 26-year-old bicyclist when the SUV turned northbound onto Talman Avenue. The bicyclist was critically injured and transported to an area hospital. The vehicle was last scene fleeing northbound on Talman Avenue.
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This alert gives notice to the residents of the 14th District (Shakespeare) of recent armed robberies that have occurred. In these incidents, victims are approached by offender(s) who implied or displayed a weapon and proceeded to take their property.
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 14th District (Beat 1432) of a recent increase in residential burglaries, during the month of March. The unknown offender(s) gain entry through a rear door.
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This alert gives notice to businesses in the 014th district (Shakespeare) of Robbery related incidents which have occurred during the month of January. In these incidents, one or two male blacks enter small retail businesses wearing black skull caps, black joggers or pants display a blue or black steel handgun and demand property.
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This alert addresses Strong Arm Robberies that have occurred in the 014th District. In these robberies, victims are approached from behind, knocked down to the street, struck and have their property taken.
