Community Alert- 018th District Vehicle Thefts (Near North)
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Motor Vehicle Thefts
018th (Near North) District
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 018th District of motor vehicle thefts that
are occurring in Beats 1811, 1814, 1822. In each of the incidents, offenders driving
vehicles strike the victim vehicle from behind. When the victim pulls over and exits
their car to assess damage, one offender enters the victim’s vehicle and drives off. In
one incident, the offenders entered the victim’s vehicle but were unsuccessful in
stealing the vehicle.
Incident times and locations:
• 1800 block of North Clybourn Ave., Friday, June 9, 2017, at 2:00pm.
• 1500 block of North Dayton St., Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 10:06pm.
• 100 block of East La Salle Dr., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 9:00pm.
About the Offenders:
1-3 male, African Americans, described as being approximately 19-29 years of age,
and 1 female, African American, described as being 19-22 years of age.
What you can do:
• Do not leave your keys in your vehicle and turn off engine.
• Report suspicious activity immediately.
• Keep your doors and windows locked.
• If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for
investigating Detectives.
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
If you have any information, contact
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8382
JA299548, JA305838, JA308782
P17-1-152 (CA)
June 20, 2017
CPD COMMUNITY ALERT – Armed Robbery (P17-1-145A)) 18th Dist
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 018th District (Near North) of recently related armed robberies.
20 JUN 17 Community Alert Robberies 018th District P17-1-145(A)
CPD COMMUNITY ALERT – Motor Vehicle Thefts (P17-1-152) 18th Dist
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 018th District of motor vehicle thefts that are occurring in Beats 1811, 1814, 1822.
CPD Community Alert-Robberies in the 18th District
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
CPD ALERT – Robberies 18th District
24 May 17 Robberies 18th District (P17-1-126)
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Armed Robberies
018th 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 approach the
victims, produce a handgun, and forcibly demand 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. All of the incidents have occurred on
Beat 1812.
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
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
P17-1-126 (CA)
May 24, 2017, 2017
CPD Charge Release – Man Charged with Aggravated Battery of Security Guard
16 May 17 -Charges for Matthew De LeonDe Leon was placed into custody after being positively identified as the offender who punched a 46-year-old female working as a security guard on the 600 block of N. Franklin on May 14, 2017 at 2:15 a.m. On May 15, 2017, De Leon was arrested in the 2nd District (Wentworth) and charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.
CPD Community Alert – Robbery–Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th Districts
Vehicular hijackings (carjacking’s) and auto thefts are occurring. Victims have their cars taken from them at gunpoint, or their cars are stolen when they leave the cars running, unlocked, and unoccupied. For More Information Click Here
CPD RELEASE- Chicago Police Has Partnered with Numerous Agencies to Conduct First-Ever Distracted Driving Missions
On April 24, 2017, the Chicago Police Department partnered with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, AAA, the Illinois State Police, SafetyServe.com, the National Safety Council, the Illinois Insurance Association, supporters from the private sector, and almost 300 law enforcement/fire agencies throughout Illinois, in support of the first-ever Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week and the National Campaign.
Until April 28th, the Chicago Police Department will be conducting Distracted Driving Missions all along Lake Shore Drive. The goal of these missions is to educate motorists on all aspects of Distracted Driving through strict enforcement for those found to be using a handheld device while operating a motor vehicle. Additional enforcement will also focus on speed violations that go hand and hand with distracted driving.
Distracted Driving Missions are funded by a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
CPD Community Alert – Motor Vehicle Thefts 018th District
04 Apr 17 – 18th Dist. Community Alert Auto Theft_04.04This alert gives notice to residents of the 018th District of motor vehicle thefts that are occurring in Beat 1834. In two of the incidents, offenders are entering garages and gaining access to unlocked vehicles containing keys and stealing them. In one incident a vehicle was left running and unattended. In two other incidents, the vehicles were legally parked on the street.