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14 Aug

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Armed Robbery
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing)
that an increase in Robbery related incidents have occurred during the month of
August in the vicinity of: Prairie Ave.6000-6100 South.
The Offender (s) make contact via “Let Go and Offer Up Apps” approaches the
victims and announces a robbery while displaying weapon. Detectives are seeking
information from anyone with knowledge of these offenders.
About the Offenders:
1-2 Male blacks, 25- 30 yoa, 5’07-6’00,150-200 lbs (dreads possible)
Vehicle:
N/A
Weapon:
Handgun
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth,
etc…)
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA390075, JA386982, JA388026
Reference: P17-1-213CA
Alert #P17-1-213CA
August 14, 201714 Aug 17- Armed Robbery 003rd District P17-1-213CA

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9 Aug
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 3rd District (Grand Crossing) of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of July. In these incidents, the armed offender approaches the victim, announces a robbery and flees with the victim’s property.
Incident Times and Locations:
•6700 Block of Stony Island Ave., on July 22, 2017 at approximately 2:15 p.m.
•6700 Block of Stony Island Ave., on July 27, 2017 at approximately 10:05 p.m.
About the Offenders:
Male/Black, 5’09”-6’00”, 150 lbs. – 175lbs., Braids/Dreads Hairstyle.
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27 Jun

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Business Alert
Commercial Robberies
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing) of robbery
incidents which have occurred during the month of June. In these incidents, the
offenders entered small retail cell phone stores, displayed a handgun, removed
items and money. Incident times and locations are listed below:
7100 Block on S. Wabash Ave. on June 22, 2017 at approximately 11:58 AM.
200 Block of E. 71st on June 26, 2017 at approximately 11:40 A.M.
About the Offenders:
Offender descriptions vary, but are generally described as:
1-3, Male/Black offenders, 5’10”- 6’00”, 150-200lbs.
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth,
etc…)
• If a surveillance system is present, please save and make a copy of the
incident for investigating detectives
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA317883, JA323177
Reference: P17-1-157
Alert #P17-1-157BA
June 27, 2017

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28 Apr

28 Apr 17- 3rd District Robberies (P17-1-101CA)

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robbery
3rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 3rd District of Robbery incidents that
occurred during the month of March/April. In these incidents, the offender
approached and announced a robbery. These incidents occurred in the geographical
locations listed below:
Incident times and locations:
• 0-100 Block of E. 71st Street on March 27, 2017 at approximately 9:46 P.M.
• 7100 Block of Rhodes Ave on March 27, 2017 at approximately 1:30 A.M.
• 7100 Block of South Chicago Ave on April 14, 2017 at approximately 4:00
A.M.
• 0-100 Block of E. 71st Street on April 19, 2017 at approximately 6:50 A.M.
About the Offender:
• 1-4 Male/Black, 5’06-5’10, 20-30 years of age, Dark colored hooded
sweatshirt
Weapon:
• Handgun
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth,
etc…)
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA-203037, JA-221656, JA224130, JA230480
Reference: P-17-1-101
Alert P17-1-101CA
April 20, 2017

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28 Apr

28 Apr 17- 3rd Dist Criminal Sexual Abuse (JA238076) CA

Bureau of Detectives – Special Investigations Unit
Community Alert
Wanted for Criminal Sexual Abuse
003 (Grand Crossing) District
About This Crime
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 3rd District (Grand Crossing) about a
Criminal Sexual Abuse which occurred on April 25, 2017 at approximately 5:15 a.m. on
the 6100 block of S. Evans. During this incident, an unknown male reached into an
open first-floor window and pulled on the top of a 12-year-old girl while trying to capture
a photo of the girl with his cellular phone. The victim screamed and alerted her mother
who contacted the police. The offender fled eastbound on foot.
About The Offender
• The offender is described as a male black adult with big brown eyes and wearing a
black hooded sweatshirt
What You Can Do
• Call 911 to report any suspicious persons or activity in the area
• Instruct children to report any suspicious activity to an adult immediately
• Make sure that windows and doors are locked at night when you go to bed
• Ensure that sensor lights or other lights outside your residence are in working
order.
• Call 311 to report any street light outages near your residence.
If you have any information about this incident,
Please call the Special Investigations Unit at
(312) 492-3810
Reference – RD# JA-238076
JA-238076
April 28, 2017

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4 Apr

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robbery
3rd District Grand Crossing (Bt.331)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 3rd District of Robbery incidents that
occurred during the month of March. In these incidents, the offender approached
and announced a robbery. These incidents occurred in the geographical locations
listed below:
Incident times and locations:
• 6800 Block of Paxton Ave on March 16, 2017 at approximately 5:15 A.M.
• 6800 Block of Paxton Ave on March 18, 2017 at approximately 11:30 A.M.
• 6900 Block of Clyde Ave. on March 27, 2017 at approximately 1:35 A.M.
• 7000 Block of Paxton Ave. on March 30, 2017 at approximately 12:35 A.M.
About the Offender:
• 1-2 Male, Black(s), 5’05-6’00, 23-25 years of age, Dark colored hoody, black
ski mask
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth,
etc…)
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8382
JA-188703, JA-191479, JA201876, JA205568
Reference: P-17-1-080
Alert P17-1-080CA
April 4, 2017

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