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17 May 2017

17 May 17 – Community Alert 15th District Wanted for Attempt Child Luring 015th DistrictOn May 04, 2017 at, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the 12 year-old minor victim was walking on the 400 block of North Cicero. The unknown offender was standing in the alley and walked closer towards the victim. The offender looked up and down at the victim and said “hey, hey, come here”. The minor victim continued to walk away but the offender followed her to Ferdinand Street. As the offender got closer the victim in fear for her safety began to run until she caught up to her brother. The victim notified the school and her mother who called 911. The offender fled on foot in unknown direction.

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14 May 2017

14 May 17-Community Alert-15th District Attempt Child Luring (JA 262-778)

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Attempt Child Luring
(15th District)
About This Crime
On May 13, 2017, at approximately 9:50 p.m., an 8 year-old female was riding her
bicycle on the 700 block of N. Long Ave. when an unknown male subject approached
her near the intersection of Long Ave. and Chicago Ave. The male subject pointed to
the park located at Howe School across the street and stated to her, “Meet by the park,
I will be there.” The child then immediately rode her bicycle back home. The male
subject then walked southbound on Long Ave. and westbound on Huron Ave.
About the Offender
Male Black, approximately 35-55 years of age, 5’08”-5’09” in height, 160-180 pounds,
black hair, short hair style, brown eyes, possibly wearing an orange shirt.
What You Can Do
• Call 911 to report any suspicious persons or activity.
• Walk in pairs.
• Don’t talk to strangers or approach strange vehicles.
• Be aware of your surroundings and travel in well lit and populated areas.
If you have any information about this incident, please call
Area North Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8200
Anonymous Tips can be submitted to TIPSOFT.COM
Reference – RD# JA262778
Alert # JA262778
May 14, 2017

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13 May 2017

This alert gives notice to the residents of the 20th District (Lincoln) to recent Strong Armed Robberies that have occurred within the District. During these incidents, the lone female victims were approached by the offender(s) on foot. The offender(s) pushed the victims and took property that the victims were holding in their hands before fleeing.

13 May 17- 20th Dist Strong Arm Robberies (P17-N-113) CA

 

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12 May 2017

12 May 17- Community Alert- 15th District Wanted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Wanted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
15th District (Austin)
About This Crime
On May 12, 2017, at approximately 8:04 A.M., a minor female was walking to school
from the 4900 block of Monroe St., traveling E/B. The unknown offender was walking
S/B on Lavergne Ave. and began to follow the victim as she walked E/B on Monroe St.
toward Cicero Ave. The offender walked up beside the victim and told her “You are
beautiful” and continued to walk E/B with the victim. The victim then began to walk N/B
on Cicero Ave when the offender told the victim “You are too young for this” and
displayed his penis to the victim. The victim then ran N/B on Cicero and ran to Kipp
Create School at 4818 W. Ohio St., where the victim attends and alerted school
officials. School officials then in turn called police.
About the Offender
• The offender is a male black, approximately 24-45 years of age, 5″06″ to 5’08” in
height, 150 to 190 lbs., medium complexion, with brown eyes. The offender was
last seen wearing red/black/gold leather jacket and blue jean pants.
What You Can Do
• Call 911 to report any suspicious persons or activity
• Walk in pairs
• Don’t talk to strangers or approach strange vehicles
• Be aware of your surroundings travel in well lit and populated areas
If you have any information about this incident,
Please call the Area North Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8261
Anonymous Tips can be submitted to TIPSOFT.COM
Reference – RD# JA-260451
JA-260451
May 12, 2017

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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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12 May 2017
This alert gives notice to residents of the 16th District (Jefferson Park) of recent residential burglaries that have occurred. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) have entered apartments and residences, through doors and windows. The offenders have taken electronics, jewelry, computer laptops, cash and other miscellaneous items. For More Information Click Here
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10 May 2017

10 May 17- 17th District Motor Vehicle Thefts Community Alert (P17-N-110CA)

Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Motor Vehicle Thefts
17th District (Albany Park)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice of several motor vehicle thefts that occurred within the
boundaries of the 17th District (Albany Park) on Beat 1732. In all of these incidents,
the unknown offender(s) stole motor vehicles that were parked on residential streets
with the doors locked.
Incident times and locations:
• 3300 Block of North Ridgeway Avenue on April 24, 2017 from 9:30 am to 3:00
pm.
• 3600 Block of West Roscoe Street on April 25, 2017 at 7:05 am.
• 3800 Block of North Pulaski Road on April 25, 2017 from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
• 3800 Block of North St Louis Avenue on April 25, 2017 at 7:30 pm.
• 4000 Block of West Warwick Avenue on April 27, 2017 at 7:10 am.
• 3300 Block of North Ridgeway Avenue on May 6, 2017 at 8:00 pm.
About the Offenders:
• No description at this time
What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
• If there are suspicious people in the rear of your residence, do not park your
vehicle. Drive to a safe place nearby and call 911.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North
(312) 744-8263
JA-237314, JA-238332, JA-239214, JA-239103, JA-240911, JA-254036
Reference: P17-N-110
Alert#P17-N-110(CA)
May 10, 2017

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