Bank Robberies have recently occurred in the 19th and 20th Districts. In these incidents a female offender robbed a bank located inside a grocery store. The offender presented a demand note and stated that she had a lookout. As of the latest bank robbery no weapon had been displayed.
Gurnee Man Charged in Albany Park Shooting
Phakthra Savath was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot a 21 year old man in the 4400 block of N. Kedzie Ave., on July 20, 2015 at approximately 1:10 a.m. The 21 year old man sustained gunshot wounds to the right thigh and left ankle. He was taken for treatment to Christ Hospital in fair condition. Savath was arrested and charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.
Northside Man Charged in O’Hare Airport Theft
Noel Fulgencio was positively identified as the person who removed a suitcase from the O’Hare baggage claim on July 28, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m. The suitcase contained human hair wigs for cancer patients estimated to be valued at over $90,000. Fulgencio was located on the 3000 block of W. Lawrence on July 31, 2015, at approximately 2:15 p.m. where he was placed in custody. During the course of the investigation, officers were able to locate and recover the suitcase and its contents. Fulgencio was charged accordingly.
ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK – HARRISON (11TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Harrison (11th) District at 3601 W. Chicago Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31st, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1st, 2015.
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DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROL – TOWN HALL (19TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Town Hall (19th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2th, 2015.
Southside Man Charged in Commercial Building Fire
Eric HOWARD was positively identified as the person who was observed entering a secured building’s stairway at 3200 N. Sheffield on July 28th at 11:55 am, then exiting after a fire occurred. HOWARD admitted that he used a lighter to ignite carpeting in the stairwell and to ignite a bag inside a commercial dumpster at the same location. 30Jul15 Charges for Eric Howard _Arson_
Humboldt Park Man Extradited and Charged with Murder
Rasheed Martin, 20 was arrested in Wisconsin and extradited to Chicago after he was identified as the man who shot two people on July 4, 2015 at approximately 11:50 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Harding. The victims were standing on the sidewalk when Martin fired shots. A 26 year old female was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition with a gunshot wound to the chest. A 7 year old male was shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced. Martin was charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.
DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROLS – NEAR WEST (12TH) & ROGERS PARK (24th) DISTRICTS
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI Strike Force Patrols in the Near West (12th) and Rogers Park (24th) Districts this upcoming weekend, July 24th and July 25th.
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CPD Business Alert – Commercial Burglaries in the 25th and 16th Districts
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 16th and 25th Districts of a pattern of burglaries being committed. The offenders make a forced entry into one business, then break the wall of an adjoining business then enter that business to take property.
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Business Alert – Armed Robberies – 015th District (Austin)
This alert gives notice to business residing in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of July. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) call in a delivery order. Upon the items being delivered, offenders at gunpoint rob the delivery drivers of their property.