News Tag: Area Central

  • Three Juveniles Charged Fatal North Lawndale Shooting

    Three Juveniles Charged Fatal North Lawndale Shooting

    Three male juveniles were arrested after they were identified as the persons responsible for fatally shooting a 15 year old boy. The incident occurred in the 4100 block of W. Cullerton St., on June 17, 2015 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Three male juveniles approached a 15 year old boy and announced a robbery. The 15 year old turned to flee when he was shot in the back. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and later pronounced.…

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  • Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P15-1-135)

    Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P15-1-135)

    This alert gives notice to residents in the 12th District of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of June 2015. In these incidents, the offender approaches the victims on the street and forcibly takes their purse or backpack.  Click here for more information

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  • Community Alert – 3rd District –  Attempted Luring (HY305987)

    Community Alert – 3rd District – Attempted Luring (HY305987)

    On June 18, 2015 at approximately 8:00 AM, at 60th and Rhodes, a 14 year old female was walking to school when an unknown male and unknown female attempted to lure her into their vehicle. They pulled alongside the female and asked her if she wanted a ride. She refused and immediately informed a school crossing guard. The offenders fled when they observed the victim approached the crossing guard. Click here for more information

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  • South Shore Man Charged in Kenwood Murder

    South Shore Man Charged in Kenwood Murder

    Arieus Fitch, 20 was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot 2 juveniles, fatally wounding one. This incident occurred on May 24, 2015 at approximately 8:20 p.m. in the 4400 block of S. Cottage Grove Ave. Two male, ages 14 and 15, were walking outside when shots were fired at them from a passing light colored sedan. The 15 year old male sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the back and was pronounced on the scene. The 14…

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  • South Side Man Charged in Michigan Avenue Stabbing

    South Side Man Charged in Michigan Avenue Stabbing

    Michael Wims, Jr. was arrested in connection to a stabbing that occurred on June 10, 2015, at approx. 4:35 pm on the 200 block of S. Michigan Ave. During a verbal altercation with the 57-year-old male victim, Wims produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the neck.     12Jun15 Charges for Michael Wims Jr.

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  • Community Alert – 8th District – Burglaries (P15-1-129)

    Community Alert – 8th District – Burglaries (P15-1-129)

    This alert gives notice to residents in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of burglary incidents which have occurred during the months of May and June 2015. In these incidents, offender(s) gain entry into a residence through a door or window and take property from therein. Click here for more information

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  • Community Alert – 10th District – Wanted for Attempted Luring (HY287940)

    Community Alert – 10th District – Wanted for Attempted Luring (HY287940)

    10th district Attempt Luring _HY287940_On June 3, 2015, at approximately 7:50 AM, on the 2600 block of W 21st Place a male Hispanic attempted to lure a 14 year old female into his vehicle. The Offender used his vehicle to block the youth’s path as she attempted to cross the street. At which time she ran away.

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  • Community Alert – 3rd District – Wanted for Attempted Luring (HY283594)

    Community Alert – 3rd District – Wanted for Attempted Luring (HY283594)

    3rd district Attempt Luring _HY283594_On June 1, 2015, at approximately 6:20 AM, in the 7200 block of S. Stony Island Ave, two (2) unknown black males attempted to lure a14 year old female into their vehicle.  The female youth refused and ran away.  After following the youth a short distance the vehicle drove off in unknown direction.  The female youth ran home and informed her mother who called police.

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  • Community Alert – 1st District – Burglary (P15-1-123)

    Community Alert – 1st District – Burglary (P15-1-123)

    001st District Burglary P15-1-123CA Burglary Alert[1] This alert gives notice to residents of the 001st District (Central) of an increase in burglary related incidents occurring during the month of May. An unknown offender entered a multi-unit condominium and went floor to floor, looking for unlocked residential units, with no occupants inside.  The offender entered the units and took electronic and personal items.

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  • Business Alert – 8th District – Car Service Robberies (P15-1-108 A)

    Business Alert – 8th District – Car Service Robberies (P15-1-108 A)

    About the crime: This alert gives notice to businesses in the 008th District of robbery incidents which have occurred during the months of May and June. In these incidents, the offenders order a car service, produce a handgun, and demand the driver’s money and cellular phone.    Click here for more information

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