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28 May 2017

28 May 17-Community Alert-18th District Armed Robberies (P17-1-126A)

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Armed Robberies
18th District
Near North
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 18th (Near North) District of several
reported armed robberies. In each of the incidents, the offenders approached the
victims, produced a handgun, and forcibly demanded property from the victims. The
offenders threaten to shoot the victims if they don’t comply. The offenders were seen
fleeing in a silver vehicle during one incident. The incidents have occurred on Beats
1812 and 1821.
Incident times and locations:
• 2300 block of North Halsted St., Monday, May 22, 2017 between 10:15-
10:30pm.
• 600 block of West Webster Ave., Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:15pm.
• 700 block of West Dickens Ave., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 3:35pm.
• 600 block of West Webster Ave., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 10:22pm.
• 500 block of West Belden Ave., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 10:48pm.
• 500 block of West Fullerton Pkwy., Tuesday May 23, 2017 at 10:56pm.
• 1400 block of North Sedgwick St., Tuesday May 23, 2017 at 4:40am.
About the Offenders:
• 4 male, African Americans, described as 17-20 years of age, with heights
ranging from 5’02”-6’04”, and weighing 160-185lbs.
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• If confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, tattoos, acne, limps,
etc).
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious
people including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information, contact
Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
(312) 747-8380
JA275271, JA275677, JA276156, JA276667, JA276693, JA276723, JA275826
P17-1-126A (CA)
May 28, 2017, 2017

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28 May 2017

28 May 17-Community Alert-9th District Robberies (P17-1-128CA)

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Robberies
9th District (Deering)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 9th District (Deering) of armed robbery
incidents which have occurred during the month of May. In these incidents, male
black offender(s) approached victim(s) and demanded their property. In one incident,
a silver sedan is used and in another, a dark colored vehicle. Incident times and
locations are listed below:
Incident times and locations:
• 2000 Block of South Wentworth Avenue at 9:09AM on May 19, 2017.
• 2600 Block of South Stewart Avenue at 8:15AM on May 25, 2017.
• 3000 Block of West 25th Place at 10:20AM on May 25, 2017.
About the Offenders:
• One to two male blacks, 5’04-5’07, 15-22 years of age, over 100lbs. up to
175lbs., dark complexion.
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-271341, JA-279262, JA-2793796
Reference: P17-1-128
Alert #P17-1-128CA
May 28, 2017

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22 May 2017

22 May 17 Attempt Child Luring Comm Alert 8th District JA274691On Monday, May 22, 2017, at approximately 3:25 p.m. in the 2500 block of W. 59th St., an unknown offender attempted to lure a 12yr old female. The victim had just been dismissed from Morrill School located at 6011 S Rockwell and was walking to an ex-neighbor’s house located in the 5800 block of S. Artesian, when the offender approached her on the sidewalk and stated “You are cute.  Do you want to go to the store and buy something.”  The victim continued past the offender, to the neighbor’s house and knocked on the door for several minutes, but nobody was home.  The victim, who was standing on the porch, noticed the same offender standing on the corner of 58th St and Artesian watching her.  Offender fled in an unknown direction.

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17 May 2017

16 May 17 -Charges for Matthew De Leon

De Leon  was placed into custody after being positively identified as the offender who punched a 46-year-old female working as a security guard on the 600 block of N. Franklin on May 14, 2017 at 2:15 a.m.  On May 15, 2017, De Leon was arrested in the 2nd District (Wentworth) and charged accordingly.  No further information is available at this time.

 

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16 May 2017

This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 1st (Central) District of robbery related incidents
during the month of March and April. Unknown offenders have approached drivers of vehicles
stopped in traffic. The offenders are exiting the vehicle they are in, displaying handguns and ordering
drivers from their cars. Offenders have also demanded wallets and cell phones. For more information click here.

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14 May 2017

14 May 17 – Business Alert 12th DistThis alert gives notice to businesses in the 012th District (Near West) of robbery incidents of retail businesses which have occurred during the month of April and May. Offenders enter business, approach victim(s), batter victim(s), and demand/take property by force.

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12 May 2017

12 May 17- Community Alert-12th and 14 th District Motor Vehicle Thefts (17-CWP-008CA)

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Community Alert
Motor Vehicle Thefts
12th, 14th Districts
(Near West, Shakespeare)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice in the 12th and 14th Districts of motor vehicle theft related
incidents that occurred during the months of April and May. In these incidents, the
offender’s rear ended the victim’s car and when the victim exited their vehicle to assess
the situation/damage, one offender enters the victim’s vehicle and flees the scene in
victim’s vehicle.
The incidents are listed below:
• 1100 Block of South Racine Avenue on April 7, 2017 at 5:24PM
• 400 Block of North Damen Avenue on April 10, 2017 at 7:30PM
• 500 Block of North Ashland Avenue on April 23, 2017 at 3:50 PM
• 700 Block of West Roosevelt Road on April 24, 2017 at 9:25 AM
• 1000 Block of West 15th Street on April 24, 2017 at 9:45AM
• 200 Block of North Ada Street on April 24, 2017 at 4:19 PM
• 500 Block of South Wood Street on May 10, 2017 at 5:35PM
• 400 Block of May Street on May 11, 2017 6:38PM
• 2200 Block of North Ashland on May 11, 2017 at 10:07PM
About the Offenders:
• Two to three offenders, one described as male black, approximately 18-25 years
of age, 5’04”-5’06”, 140-160lbs, dark complexion with possible scar on face and
cross tattoo on forehead; one described as male black with black dreadlocks hair
style
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-216347, JA-220173, JA-236141, JA-236906, JA-236884, JA-237398, JA-258480,
JA-259837, JA-260107
Alert #17-CWP-008CA
May 12, 2017
Reference: 17-CWP-008

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11 May 2017

11 May 17- Community Alert-8th District Hit and Run ( JA-231611)

 

Chicago Police Department
Major Accident Investigation Unit
Community Alert
Wanted for a Hit and Run
8th District (Chicago Lawn)
(Actual Footage)
About the crime:
On April 19th, 2017 at 10:45 P.M. a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing
the street at 5408 S. Pulaski Rd. The 28 year old man was struck by the below
described vehicle causing critical injuries.
About the vehicle:
The vehicle is dark in color, possibly black, mid-sized SUV (Honda CR-V). The vehicle
was last seen traveling northbound on Pulaski towards 54th St.
If you, or anyone you know, have any information about this
incident or vehicle, please call the Major Accident
Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521.
Reference: RD#JA-231611
Alert# 608-17-004
May 11, 2017

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