This alert addresses several Residential Burglaries that have occurred in the 014th District. These burglaries have occurred in the area of North Ave. to Armitage, and Kedzie to Rockwell. The offender(s) gain entry through a window or door.
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in robberies involving a red Dodge or Chrysler mini van. In each instance a male black offender, armed with a dark colored handgun approaches the victim and demands property. After the robbery, offender is then observed fleeing into a red mini van. In one of the incidents, the offender robbed the victim of her vehicle and fled being followed by the red mini van.
During a recent investigation into a string of burglaries committed in the 19th (Town Hall) and 20th (Lincoln) Districts, Chicago Police recovered numerous unclaimed items, all believed to be stolen, including cameras, laptops and jewelry.
On Friday, December 5th, 2014, Area North Detectives invited the public to view, identify, and claim their stolen property. However, several items remain unclaimed and Area North detectives continue to seek their rightful owners. Anyone who has been the victim of a burglary in the above mentioned area, and believes that any of these items may be theirs, is encouraged to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North Property Crimes at (312) 744-8263.
Release – 19th and 20th District Burglaries – Help Identifying Stolen Items – List
Chicago Police Detectives are asking for help in identifying burglary victims in the Area of the 19th and 20th Districts. Anyone who has been the victim of a burglary in the area is encouraged to attend and identify stolen items at the Bureau of Detectives-Area North Auditorium (2452 W. Belmont Ave.), on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For further information, please contact Area North Property Crime Detectives at 312-744-8263.
