Chicago Police Department

15 Apr 17- 14th, 17th, 19th District Community Alert – Armed Robberies of Taxi Drivers ( P17-N-090(CA)

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Armed Robberies
Of Taxi Drivers
14th, 17th, and 19th Districts
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to recent Armed Robberies that occurred in the 14th, 17th and
19th Districts. In these robberies, the victims (taxi drivers) picked up the offender as
a fare and once at the destination the offender announced a robbery by placing the
victims in a headlock and placing what the victim believed to be a handgun to their
head demanding money in two instances and producing a large knife in the other.
The offender took money and cellphones from the victims.
Incident times and locations:
• 2000 block of W. Webster on April 14, 2017 at 1:25am.
• 3500 block of W. Melrose on April 14, 2017 at 3:00am and 3:20am.
• 3700 block of N. Clark on April 15, 2017 at 1:20am.
About the Offender:
• The offender is described as a male Hispanic, 5’07 – 5’09, 150 – 160 pounds,
clean shaven, wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt, and blue
jeans
What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North
(312) 744-8263
JA-224024, JA-224069, JA-225321
Reference: P17-N-090
Alert#P17-N-090(CA)
April 15, 2017

28 Mar 17 -Community Alert-19th District Child Luring (JA203667)

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Attempt Child Luring
19th District
About This Crime
On March 27, 2017, at approximately 7:35 a.m., a 13 year-old female was walking to
school in the 900 block of W. Wrightwood Ave., when a vehicle containing one male
subject stopped and called out to the female, attempting to engage her in conversation.
The female continued walking, when approx. a half block later, the vehicle pulled up
again and the subject called out to her a second time. The female continued walking,
ignoring the subject when she pulled out her phone and called for assistance, she lost
sight of the vehicle.
About the Offender
• Male White believed to be in his late teens or early twenties, with dark colored
“shaggy” looking hair. No clothing description was provided. Subject had no
facial hair and was not wearing glasses
About the Vehicle
• White or cream colored. Possibly newer model sedan.
What You Can Do
• Call 911 to report any suspicious persons or activity.
• Walk in pairs.
• Don’t talk to strangers or approach strange vehicles.
• Be aware of your surroundings and travel in well lit and populated areas.
If you have any information about this incident, please call
Area North Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8200
Anonymous Tips can be submitted to TIPSOFT.COM
Reference – RD# JA203667
Alert # JA203667
March 28, 2017

19 Mar 17-Community Alert -19th District Armed Robberies (P17-N-073(CA) (1)

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Strong Arm Robberies
19th District
(Town Hall)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to recent Strong Armed Robberies that have occurred within
the boundaries of the 19th District (Town Hall). In these robberies, a group of
offenders approached the victims on the street, and all of the offenders began to
punch and kick the victims, knocking them to the ground. While continuing to beat
the victims while they are on the ground, the offenders also took property from the
victims.
Incident times and locations:
• 2700 block of W. Lawrence on March 7, 2017 at 1:10am.
• 4500 block of N. Magnolia on March 7, 2017 at 8:30pm.
• 4500 block of N. Broadway on March 11, 2017 at 5:30am.
About the Offender:
There are several described offenders in these robberies. The offenders are Black
males between the ages of 15-25, varying in height from 5’9″ tall to 6’0″ tall. The
offenders have been wearing different colored hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans.
What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North
(312) 744-8263
JA-177755, JA-178957, JA-183332
Reference: P17-N-073
Alert#P17-N-073(CA)
March 19, 2017

16 Mar 17 -Community Alert-19th District Motor Vehicle Thefts (P17-N-067(CA))

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Motor Vehicle Thefts
19th District
(Town Hall)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to three recent Motor Vehicle Thefts that have occurred within
the boundaries of the 19th District. The three Motor Vehicle Thefts occurred on Bt.
1935, in the area between Clark to Lincoln, and Wrightwood to Fullerton. In these
incidents, the keys to the vehicle are left inside the vehicle, and unknown offender(s)
take the vehicle.
Incident times and locations:
• 2400 block of N. Lincoln on March 2, 2017 between 6:30pm & 9:00pm.
• 2400 block of N. Lincoln on March 5, 2017 at 4:00pm.
• 500 block of W. Deming on March 9, 2017 at 5:40pm.
About the Offender:
• Unknown at this time
What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
• Do not leave your car keys in the vehicle.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North
(312) 744-2070
JA-172975, JA-175987, JA-181313
Reference: P17-N-067
Alert#P17-N-067(CA)
March 16, 2017