News Tag: Area South

  • Community Alert – 5th District – Attempted Child Abduction (HZ344303)

    Community Alert – 5th District – Attempted Child Abduction (HZ344303)

    This alert gives notice to the residents of the 005th District (Calumet) of an Attempted Child Abduction that occurred on July 11, 2016 at approximately 9:15 a.m. on the 13400 block of South Indiana. The juvenile victim was on his way to summer school when a newer model Jeep pulled curbside and demanded that the victim get into the vehicle. The victim got into the offenders vehicle and the offender drove east on 134th street and then pulled into an…

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  • Juvenile Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking

    Juvenile Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking

    Juvenile Charged in Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking Offender: Marvelo Wilson, 15 Charges: One felony count of Agg Vehicular Hijacking Bond: Central Bond Court – 2600 S. California Avenue – July 8, 2016 Narrative: The above offender was positively identified as the person who shot a 27 year old male victim in the leg, during the course of a robbery. The offender then fled in the victim’s vehicle. The incident occurred on July 06, 2016 at 07:24am in the 8900 block of South Chicago Ave.…

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  • Business Alert – 6th & 7th Districts – Wanted for Murder and Armed Robbery (P16-2-053)

    Business Alert – 6th & 7th Districts – Wanted for Murder and Armed Robbery (P16-2-053)

     On July 5, 2016, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the 7900 block of S. Ashland Avenue, the manager of the Family Dollar Store was shot and killed during a theft attempt. 7July2016 Family Dollar Armed Robbery (P16-2-053) CA

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  • Community Alert – 6th District – Robbery (HZ294000)

    Community Alert – 6th District – Robbery (HZ294000)

    This alert gives notice to residents of the 6th District (Gresham) of an Armed Robbery at a bank on the 200 block West 83rd Street at approximately 1:15 a.m. The offender approached the victim from behind in the ATM drive up, displayed a handgun and demanded the victims’ money.  After receiving the proceeds, the offender fled the location on foot. 29 Jun 16 Wanted for Armed Robbery – 6th District _HZ-294000_

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  • Business Alert – 6th District – Wanted for Robbery (HZ297790)

    Business Alert – 6th District – Wanted for Robbery (HZ297790)

    This alert gives notice to residents of the 6th District (Gresham) of an Armed Robbery around the vicinity of the 1700 block of West 79th Street. In this incident, two male blacks entered the business, displayed a firearm, and announced a robbery. One offender demanded the register to be opened and proceeded to remove money from the cash register. The offenders then fled the location on foot. 29 Jun 16 Wanted for Robbery _HZ297790_

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  • Community Alert – 6th District – Robbery (P16-2-060)

    Community Alert – 6th District – Robbery (P16-2-060)

    This alert gives notice to the residents of Gresham (006th District) of recent Robbery incidents that have occurred on beat 623. In each incident the victims were approached by one or two unknown male black offenders. The offenders, by force or gun point, then proceeded to relieve the victims of their valuables. Click here for more info

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  • Community Alert – 4th District – Attempted Child Luring (HZ311173)

    Community Alert – 4th District – Attempted Child Luring (HZ311173)

    20 JUN 16 004th District Community Alert- Attempt Child Abduction HZ311173

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  • Community Alert – 4th District –  Robbery (P16-2-054)

    Community Alert – 4th District – Robbery (P16-2-054)

    This alert gives notice to residents of the 4th District (South Chicago) of two recent robberies reported on Beat 421. In each incident, the offender(s) approached the victims from behind and forcibly removed jewelry from their person. For More Information Click Here

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  • Roadside Safety Check – 2nd (Wentworth) District

    Roadside Safety Check – 2nd (Wentworth) District

    The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Wentworth (2nd) District at Garfield Blvd. and Perry Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016. For more information click here.

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  • Off-Duty CPD Detective and CFD Firefighter Save 5 from Capsized Boat in Lake Michigan

    Off-Duty CPD Detective and CFD Firefighter Save 5 from Capsized Boat in Lake Michigan

    Off Duty Area South Detective Jackson and CFD Fireman Strong were enjoying the beautiful summer weather on June 10, 2016 near the 6500 block of South Lakeshore Dr. at approximately 8:20 p.m. The two were riding their jet skis when then they came across a capsized 16 foot speed boat and 4 people in the 60 degree water. They quickly learned that there was 5th person missing. The Detective immediately called 911 and then both went into action. They soon…

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