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8th District
3 Apr 2017

02 Apr 17 JA-180407 Fatal Crash Community AlertAfter flashing gang signs and getting into a verbal altercation with the victims at a gas station located at 2801 W. 59th Street, the above vehicle chased the victims’ vehicle to 4411 W. 59th Street.  At that location, the victims’ vehicle crashed into multiple parked vehicles and the victims suffered serious personal injuries.  One of the victims died from the injuries.  The crash occurred on March 9, 2017 at 1:44 A.M., The above vehicle fled westbound on 59th Street.

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28 Mar 2017

28 Mar 17 -Community Alert 8th District- Robberies (P17-1-073CA)

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robberies
8th District (Chicago Lawn)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to the citizens in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of robbery
incidents that occurred during the month of March. In these incidents, the
offender(s) approached the victim and demanded their cell phones and money.
Incident times and locations are listed below:
• 6200 Block of S. Albany Ave on March 05, 2017 at approximately 7:45 P.M.
• 6100 Block of S. Whipple on March 09, 2017 at approximately 12:45 P.M.
• 6100 Block of S. Whipple on March 12, 2017 at approximately 11:30 P.M.
About the Offenders:
• Male/Black, 18-25 years of age, 5’06
• Male/Black, 18-25 years of age, 5’10 to 6’01
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 video surveillance equipment is present, please save a copy of the incident
for investigating detectives
• 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-176251, JA-180850 & JA-189154
Reference: P17-1-073
Alert #P17-1-073CA
March 28, 2017

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18 Mar 2017

18 Mar 17 – UPDATED Community Alert -8th District Child Luring ( JA191518)

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Wanted for Child Luring
8TH District
About the Crime:
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, at approximately 12:30p.m., in the 6000 block of
South Talman Ave, Chicago Il, an unknown male driving a Ford Escort, dark green in
color bearing license plate ZV62672, attempted to lure a 13 year old female as she
walked down the sidewalk. The male driver asked the victim where she was going
and used a hand gesture and motioned her to come to his vehicle. The victim
informed her mother of what had just transpired. The offender fled but returned a
short time later, pulled up to the victim’s mother asking the whereabouts of the
victim.
About The Offender
• Offender (Driver) – A male black, short black hair between the age of 30-35, Dark
complexion wearing maroon colored baseball cap. The offender did not have
visible tattoos / piercings.
Vehicle Driven
• 1999 2 door Ford Escort, dark green color. License plate ZV62672. No
noticeable logos, stickers or damage on the vehicle.
What you can do:
• Be aware of this situation and alert your neighbors.
• Call 911 to report any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity in your
neighborhood.
• Do not let children walk or play alone. Identify safe havens along your child’s
route between school and home, such as businesses or trusted neighbors.
• Always teach your children to be aware of their surroundings.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA191518
JA191518
March 18, 2017

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16 Mar 2017
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of burglary incidents which have occurred during the month of March. In these incidents, offender(s) gain entry into a residence/garage through a window/door and take property from therein.
Incident Times and Locations:
• 8000 Block of S. Richmond St., on March 5, 2017 at approximately 1:46 a.m.
• 2300 Block of W. 79th Pl., on March 6, 2017 at approximately 12:38 p.m.
• 8300 Block of S. Kedzie Ave., on March 7, 2017 at approximately 2:35 a.m.
• 2800 Block of W. 85th Pl., on March 7, 2017 at approximately 11:10 p.m.
• 7700 Block of S. Christiana Ave., on March 12, 2017 at approximately 9:30 a.m.
• 2400 Block of W. 79th St., on March 12, 2017 at approximately 9:30 a.m.

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16 Mar 2017
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of burglary incidents which have occurred during the month of March. In these incidents, offender(s) gain entry into a residence/garage through a window/door and take property from therein.
Incident Times and Locations:
• 5900 Block of S. Kostner Ave., on March 2, 2017 at approximately 12:00 p.m.
• 5500 Block of S. Tripp Ave., on March 3, 2017 at approximately 3:10 p.m.
• 5700 Block of S. Kilbourn Ave., on March 4, 2017 at approximately 6:45 p.m.
• 5400 Block of S. Kolin Ave., on March 7, 2017 at approximately 9:00 a.m.
• 5500 Block of S. Keeler Ave., on March 7, 2017 at approximately 1:45 a.m.

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25 Feb 2017

This alert gives notice to businesses in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of robbery incidents which have occurred during recent monthsDuring these incidents, the unknown offender ordered food from a local restaurant and robbed the delivery driver upon his arrival. The offender has either displayed or implied a weapon during these incidents.

25 Feb 17- 8th Dist Robberies (P17-1-041) BA

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