News Tag: Area North
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Community Alert – 17th District – Burglary (P15-N-116)
017thDist Wanted for Burglary Four recent Burglary related incidents have occurred in the 17th District on beat 1722. In two cases, unknown offenders pried open the victim’s door and in two other cases, offenders entered through an unlocked door. The offenders have taken jewelry, cash, laptops, and small electronics.
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Chicago Lawn Man Charged in Lake View Robbery
Officers responded to a “holding citizen” call in the 3100 block of N Southport on May 18, 2015 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Jaleel Johnson was observed following a 21 year old female into the vestibule of her building. Upon entry, he grabbed her, pushed her to the ground, and took her purse before fleeing. Three male adult witnesses pursued Johnson and caught him a short distance away. They detained him until police arrived. Johnson was identified by the victim as the…
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Community Alert – 11th District – Robbery (P15-N-120)
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 11th District (Harrison) of two Robberies that have occurred in the month of May. In both incidents, the victims were standing at a CTA bus stop and a gray mini-van pulled up to the bus stop. In both of these Robberies, the offenders then exited the mini-van and used force to take property from the victims. The offenders took a watch, a purse and money from the victims. Click here for…
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Community Alert – 17th District – Arson (P15-N-119)
Two garbage receptacle fires occurred on Beat 1723. Person unknown appear to have ignited available materials inside the receptacles with an open flame. On one occasion the fire communicated to a coach house and caused severe injury to a 4 year old male resident. Click here for more details regarding this Community Alert
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Community Alert – 24th District – Armed Robberies (P15-N-114)
Robberies have occurred in the 24th District during which one or two offender(s) approach the victims on the public way in the early morning hours and display a silver hand gun while verbally demanding that the victims give them everything they have. One incident involved the taking of wallets and phones, and the other incident involved the taking of property and the victim’s vehicle. Click here for more information.
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Auburn Gresham Man Charged in CTA Red Line Attack
Ronald Sparks was arrested on May 11, 2015 at approximately 1:45 a.m. in the 800 block of N. State Street. An Action K9 Security Agent observed Sparks smoking inside a CTA rail car. The agent observed that Sparks also matched the description of a wanted criminal sexual assault offender from May 10, 2015 at 5:00 a.m. Sparks was detained until Chicago Police arrived. Sparks was identified as the offender who attacked a 27 year old female CTA passenger on a…
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Business Alert – 20th District – Commercial Burglaries (P15-N-115)
This alert gives notice to the Business Owners of the 20th District (Lincoln) of several recent commercial burglaries that have occurred. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) have entered business through doors or windows by force using a pry tool or blunt object. Items taken include cash, cash registers, cigarettes, batteries and other miscellaneous items. Click here for more information
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Community Alert – 11th District – Aggravated Robberies (P15-N-112)
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 11th District (Harrison) of two Aggravated Robberies that occurred on April 27, 2015. Click here for more information.
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North Side Burglary Offender Charged with Multiple Counts
Marcus Jones was arrested on May 7th, 2015 at approximately 1:37 a.m. in the 1500 Block of W. Morse Ave. Officers responded to a burglary in progress call and located Marcus Jones inside. Jones had a shopping cart filled with various pieces of office equipment and was in possession of a pry bar. Jones was arrested and charged accordingly. Further investigation by Area North Detectives revealed Marcus Jones to be the man wanted in connection with several condominium burglaries in…
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Roadside Safety Check – 18th (Near North) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Near North (18th) District at 6401 S. Ashland Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th, 2015. Click here for more information regarding this Roadside Safety Check