This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in Burglary related incidents that have occurred during the month of March and April.
James Shields Elementary and 9th District officers form CAPS Parent Patrol
A big thank you to the 20 parents from James Shields Elementary School who partnered with the 009th District CAPS Office to join the CAPS Parent Patrol. This is a volunteer program where parents are trained by Chicago Police on how to organize and communicate with each other when helping children get to and from school.
018th District and MGR Youth Empowerment help Near North Community
The 018th District partnered with MGR Youth Empowerment to bring one of its programs, The Food Circle, to the Near North community. Food is donated from stores in the area, such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and bags full of groceries are distributed to those in need.
For more information, please contact 312-742-5870.
Chicago officers join community groups during the holidays.
Officers from the 24th District and Peterson Garden Project hosted a holiday cookie workshop for area seniors.
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The 007th District partnered with “Blessed Child Organization” this past weekend for their annual Toy Drive. Santa Claus, along with volunteers from Girl Scout Troop #27097, helped to pass out gifts and spread some holiday cheer to the children of Englewood and their families.
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The 010th District celebrated the holidays with their Annual Christmas party for children living in shelters that are located within the District. Enlace, The Flisk Family Foundation and 010th District Officers participated with generous gifts, food and entertainment for a successful event for all involved.
Robberies 003rd District (Grand Crossing)
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing) of robbery related incidents which have occurred during the months of December. In these incidents, offenders approach and threaten violence with a weapon while taking property, incident times and locations are listed below:
7400 block of South Stony Island at approximately 1:50 am
7400 block of South Kenwood Ave, at approximately at 3:10 am
Armed Robbery/Vehicular Hijacking-015th District (Austin)
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.
Garage Burglaries-015th District (Austin)
This alert gives notice to the residents in the 015th district of an increase in garage Burglaries. Unknown offender enters the victim’s garage either through a side door or the overhead door and removes property; In one of the incidents the victim left his car keys in the vehicle and offender stole the vehicle.
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Detectives Ask for Help in Identifying Owners of Stolen Property
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
Community Alert regarding deceptive practices.
About This Crime
Offenders using the same number have been contacting victims and telling them a relative has been in an auto accident. The offenders then tell the victim they are holding the relative until they receive money for medical expenses. The offenders threaten to harm the relative if they do not wire them money. In some instances the offenders state they are Latin King gang members. The offenders attempt to keep the victims on the phone long enough for them to wire money to Puerto Rico. In some cases the offenders have the victim give them a relatives name and phone number. Those relative’s are then called being told they are holding the first victim until money is wired. Although the offenders’ phone number’s appear local, it is believed that the calls originate in Puerto Rico. There are also other cases where no money was wired.
Public Invited to Claim Property
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.