This alert gives notice to citizens of the 018th District (Near North) of an increase in Auto Theft related incidents during the month of November. In these incidents victims are leaving their vehicles running and unattended and offenders are taking the vehicles. These incidents have occurred in all hours of the day.
Community Alert – Residential Burglaries – 018th District (Near North)
This alert gives notice to residents of the 018th District (Near North) of Burglary related incidents during the month of November. In these incidents, an offender makes entry into a residence by breaking the glass on a window or door and proceeds to remove property from within .
Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Launch Police Recruitment Campaign
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Garry McCarthy today announced that the City is accepting applications to join the Chicago Police Department for the first time since 2013. The starting salary for Chicago police officers is $47,604 and increases to $72,510 after eighteen months of employment. The application period is now open, and will close at the end of the day on Wednesday December 16, 2015. A written exam will be administered in February 2016 to those who apply.
Community Alert – Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault – 018th District (Near North)
This alert gives notice to residents and visitors to the Lincoln Park area of the 018th District of an Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault. A 43 year old female was attacked by an unknown male offender while she was exercising along a walking path near 1755 N. Stockton Drive (within the park, east of Stockton Drive and north of LaSalle St.) The offender hit the victim with an unknown object and attempted to sexually assault her. The offender was unsuccessful and the victim was able to get away and notify police.
Community Alert – Robberies – 18th District (Near North)
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 18th District (Near North) of Robbery related incidents during the month of October. In these incidents, one or more offender(s) approach a victim on the street and demand/forcibly remove personal property.
Assistance in Identifying Bank Robber- 1700 N. Wells (from July 2014)
Community Alert – Robberies – 018th District (Near North)
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 018th District (Near North) of an increase in Robbery related incidents during the month of September. In these incidents, two male black offenders approach a victim on the street (waiting for an UBER ride) and invite victim into their vehicle. Offenders proceed to intimidate victims and demand / take debit cards and PIN info.
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Wanted for Public Indecency – 018th District (Near North)
On 03 September, 2015 at approximately 6:45 am and 7:45 pm, in the 1900 block of Bissell an unknown male white was observed sitting on a bench exposing himself to the victim. The female adult victim then left the area and notified police.
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Community Alert – Robbery – 1st District (Central) & 18th District (Near North)
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 1st (Central) and 18th (Near North) Districts of robbery related incidents during the month of August. Offenders were driving a newer model, small hatch back, black or dark blue in color. The driver was wearing a white shirt in both incidents. Offenders displayed a black handgun in both incidents.