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23 Aug 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Burglary
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing)
of burglary related incidents that occurred during the month of July/August. The
offender (s) used force to enter the residences via the front/rear door. Once inside,
they removed personal property. Incidents listed below:
6600 block of South Kimbark Ave. approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 26, 2017
6500 block of South Minerva Ave. approximately 7:00 p.m. on July 27, 2017
700 block of East 69th Pl. approximately 1:00 a.m. on August 1, 2017
6600 block of South Drexel Ave. approximately 12:01 a.m. on August 2, 2017
6600 block of South Maryland Ave. approximately 3:30 a.m. on August 7, 2017
600 block of East 69th St. approximately 6:00 a.m. on August 7, 2017
1500 block of East Marquette Rd. approximately 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2017
6500 block of South Rhodes Ave. approximately 1:50 a.m. on August 8, 2017
6600 block of South Drexel Ave. approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 9, 2017
About the Offenders:
Unknown
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
JA364972, JA388288, JA396130, JA374000, JA380638, JA381003,
JA383941, JA391998,
JA384791
Reference: P17-1-223
Alert #P17-1-223CA
August 23, 2017

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23 Aug 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Strong Arm Robbery
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing)
of an increase in Robbery related incidents which have occurred during the month of
August. These incidents took place in the vicinity of: Chappel Ave.-South Shore Dr./
6900 – 7400 South Blocks
In these incidents the offender (s) approached the victims, announced a robbery and
physically removed property from victim. In some incidents offenders have been
violent with the victims, striking them during and after the robbery. Detectives are
seeking information from anyone with knowledge of these offenders.
About the Offenders:
Two to four male black offenders approximately aged 8-25 years, 5’09-6’00 tall, 135-
180 lbs.
Vehicle:
A dark colored, 4 door vehicle, with Temporary Plates
Weapon:
Hands & Feet
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
JA382568, JA382953, JA385844,JA388466, JA393480
Reference: P17-1-222CA
Alert #P17-1-222CA
August 23, 2017

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21 Aug 2017

21 Aug 17 Robberies – 10, 14, 19, 25 Districts

 

Bureau of Detectives
Area Central/North

Business Alert
Robberies – Districts 10, 14, 19, 25
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 10th District, 19th District, 14th District and 25th Districts of
Robbery related incidents during the month of July/August. In these incidents, a male white
Hispanic offender armed with a knife entered businesses and demanded proceeds. These incidents
have occurred during the afternoon in the general geographical locations listed below:
• 4700 Block of West Fullerton Avenue on July 28, 2017 at 5:16PM.
• 4300 Nlock of South Archer Avenue on August 3, 2017 at 12:20PM.
• 4600 Block of North Western Avenue on August 4, 2017 at 5:30PM.
• 3500 Block of West 26th Street on August 7, 2017 at 12:41PM.
• 2400 Block of West Armitage Avenue on August 14, 2017 at 10:56AM.
• 2700 Block of West Cermak Road on August 17, 2017 at 11:10AM.
• 1500 Block of North Western Avenue on August 18, 2017 at 9:25AM.
• 6600 Block of South Pulaski Avenue on August 18, 2017 at 1:05PM.
About the Offender(s):
Offender(s) described as a male white hispanic, 5’10-6’01, 160-220lbs., 20-37 years old, brown eyes,
black hair with physical impairment on left eye. Last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and
jeans.


What you can do:
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep doors and windows secured
• If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for investigating
detectives.
• If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives
Area Central (312) 747-8382
Area North (312) 744-8263
JA367399, JA-375476, JA-377279, JA-381107, JA-390443, JA-394736,
JA-396033, JA-396283, (Reference: 17 CWP 011)

 

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10 Aug 2017

09 Aug 2017 – Christensen, Thomas, 34

Christensen was arrested after being identied as the offender that approached a 29 year-old male and stabbed him in the face and neck. The incident occurred in the 1300 block of S. Linn Dr. on August 8, 2017 at approximately 9:28 p.m. during the incident a 34 year-old female sustained a laceration to the chest. Christensen was then knocked to the ground and detained. Both victims were transported to Northwestern Hospital. The 29 year-old male was transported in serious condition and the 34 year-old female was transported in good condition for a minor wound. Christensen was placed into custody and was provided medical attention on scene for superficial wounds. Christensen was charged accordingly and no further details are available at this time.

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