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27 Jun 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central
Business Alert
Commercial Robberies
003rd District Grand Crossing
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing) of robbery
incidents which have occurred during the month of June. In these incidents, the
offenders entered small retail cell phone stores, displayed a handgun, removed
items and money. Incident times and locations are listed below:
7100 Block on S. Wabash Ave. on June 22, 2017 at approximately 11:58 AM.
200 Block of E. 71st on June 26, 2017 at approximately 11:40 A.M.
About the Offenders:
Offender descriptions vary, but are generally described as:
1-3, Male/Black offenders, 5’10”- 6’00”, 150-200lbs.
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…)
• If a surveillance system is present, please save and make a copy of the
incident for investigating detectives
• 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
JA317883, JA323177
Reference: P17-1-157
Alert #P17-1-157BA
June 27, 2017

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24 Apr 2017

24 Apr 17 Commercial Burglaries 19th District (P17-N-099(CA))

Bureau of Detectives – Area North Community Alert Commercial Burglaries 19th District (Town Hall) About the Crime: This alert gives notice to four recent Commercial Burglaries that have occurred within the boundaries of the 19th District (Town Hall) in the last week. In these burglaries, businesses have been targeted by the offender(s) after the business has closed for the day. The offender(s) smashed the glass door, gained entry, and took cash from the register and cigarettes from the business.

Incident times and locations:

• 4100 block of N. Clarendon on April 20, 2017 at 06:05 am

• 4100 block of N. Clarendon on April 21-22, 2017 between 10:00pm & 5:30am.

• 2500 block of N. Lincoln on April 22, 2017 at 05:45am

• 2600 block of N. Clybourn on April 23, 2017 between 06:00am & 06:30am

About the Offender: Three male black offenders, 5’10 – 6’00 185 – 200 pounds, 25 – 30 years of age Possibly driving a dark grey Dodge wagon with broken passenger side window.

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 possible, purchase and maintain a working alarm system.

• 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-231764, JA-234417,JA-234400,JA235683 Reference: P17-N-099

 

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1 Feb 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area Central

   Business Alert – Robberies – 009 District (Deering)

About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 009th District (Deering) of robbery incidents which have occurred during the month of January.  In these incidents, businesses, i.e. small retail stores/Subway sandwich shops are robbed.
The incidents are listed below:
3400 Block of South Halsted Street on February 1, 2017 at 10:13 AM.
3900 Block of South Archer Avenue on February 1, 2017 at 10:52 AM.
About the Offenders:
One unknown male black 5’10-6’02, 20-30 years of age, 160-180lbs., light to medium complexion, black hair (afro style), wearing black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans with a black design on the right rear pocket, red gloves/mittens with the fingertips cut off.
       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 at (312) 747-8382
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