About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in Robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of January.
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in Robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of January.
This alert gives notice to residents of the 009th District (Deering) of a Criminal Sexual Abuse that occurred on the 2400 block of W. 55th Street on the date of January 24th, at approximately 6:40 p.m. A female victim walked west bound on 55th Street when she was approached from behind by an unknown male offender. The offender grabbed the victim by the hair and touched the victim in an inappropriate manner. The offender then released the victim and fled the area.
This alert gives notice to retail stores and restaurants operating in the 001st District (Central) of burglary related incidents during the month of January. An unknown offender is forcibly entering small retail stores or restaurants by breaking glass doors or windows to take cash from registers or offices. These incidents have occurred during early morning hours in the general geographical locations listed in the alert.
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 018th District of an increase in Burglary related incidents during the month of January.
This alert gives notice to residents of the 022 District of recent Theft from Vehicle incidents that occurred in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood. Unknown offender(s) have taken items from unlocked vehicles. There have been six vehicles that have been entered in this area during January 2016, occurring mostly between 2am-5am.
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 012th District of robbery related incidents that have occurred within the District on Beat 1214. In these incidents, two to three male offenders approached the victim on the street and robbed the victim of personal property.
On January 21, 2016, at approximately 8:00 AM on the 2400 block of West 79th St., an unknown male attempted to lure (3) children (11yr old male, 8 year old male and an 8 year old female) into his vehicle as the children walked to school. The children ran, fleeing to an alley nearby, and then made their way back home where they alerted their mother. The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on 79th St.
21 Jan 16 Armed Robbery 4th District _P16-2-001BA_
About This Crime:
• This alert gives notice to residents of the South Shore (004th) District of recent
armed robberies that occurred along 79th Street at CTA bus stops. In each
incident, the victims were awaiting the arrival of a CTA bus when the offender(s)
approached on foot. The offender(s) then proceeded to produce a firearm and
demand the victim’s property.
Location of Occurrences:
• 2000 block of East 79th Street on December 28, 2015 at approximately 5:12 a.m.
• 3000 block of East 79th Street on December 28, 2015 at approximately 12:45
p.m.
About The Offenders:
• The offender(s) were described as:
One to three male black offenders each believed to be 17 to 20 years of age one
of whom was further described as being approximately 6’02”.
Safety Tips:
• Attempt to travel in the company of others
• Be aware of your surroundings and avoid displaying valuables including cellular
devices
• If confronted by the armed offender, attempt to remain calm.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information about these incidents please call:
Area South Property Crimes at 312-747-8273