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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Chicago police warn of recent burglaries in St. Ben's, Palmer and Logan Square
The Brief Within the 14th and 19th districts, there have been recent residential robberies of buildings undergoing construction. The offender(s) gains access to the building or unit via the rear or patio door; in one case, via an unlocked door while workers were present. A description of the person or people involved with these crimes is unknown at this time. CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning of a recent string of residential burglaries in the St. Ben's, Palmer and Logan Square neighborhoods. What we know Within the 14th and 19th Districts, there have been recent residential robberies of buildings undergoing construction, according to authorities. The offender(s) gains access to the building or unit through the rear or patio door. In one incident, the offender(s) gained entry via an unlocked door while workers were present, police said. In the other two incidents, the offender(s) kicked open the doors. Once inside, the offender(s) stole copper piping and tools. In the incident where the offender(s) gained entry via an unlocked door, one of the workers saw a moving truck driving away. It is unclear whether the truck was involved with the theft. Incident times and locations 3900 Block of North Hamilton Ave on May 16, 2025 @ 5:00PM (St. Ben's) 2800 Block of W Shakespeare Av on May 23, 2025 @ 6:00 PM (Palmer Square) 2600 Block of North Mozart St on May 24, 2025 @ 4:00 PM (Logan Square) 2100 Block of North Mozart St on May 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM (Palmer Square) What we don't know A description of the person or people involved with these crimes is unknown at this time. What you can do Be aware of your surroundings and unfamiliar or suspicious people If possible, install video surveillance cameras on exterior buildings/garages/gangways Make sure all outside gates and interior windows and doors are properly secured Do not try to rationalize or confront offender(s). It could lead to possible injury Ensure that existing surveillance cameras are functional and recording Call 911 immediately if you are a victim or witness to a crime and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) and involved vehicles. If you have any information, contact the Area Three Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8263, Area Five Bureau of Detectives at (312) 746-739 or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference RD# JJ260602, JJ267484, JJ273642, JJ273484. The Source Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago crime: Suspect kidnapped girl from West Side backyard, police say
The Brief A girl was kidnapped from an Austin backyard on Sunday afternoon by an unknown suspect. The suspect carried the girl to a nearby grocery store. A relative of the child confronted the suspect, who returned the girl to her mother. CHICAGO - A girl was briefly kidnapped from a West Side backyard on Sunday when a suspect carried her off to a store before returning the child to a relative. The incident happened in the 0-100 block of North Lockwood Avenue in the Austin neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know Police said around 2:15 p.m., the victim was playing in her backyard with seven other children when the unknown female suspect entered the yard and carried her across the street to a grocery store in the 5200 block of West Madison Street. The girl's relative walked across the street and confronted the offender. The child was returned to her mother. Police said the incident was captured on video. The offender was described as an African American woman between the approximate ages of 20 and 25, and she frequents the area of Lockwood Avenue and Madison Street. What you can do Anyone who sees the suspect is asked to call 911 and give the location and any description of the suspect if it's safe and feasible. Those with information about the incident are asked to contact Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference #JJ268584.
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Copper wire, battery straps, electrical boxes stolen in West Side burglaries, CPD says
Chicago police are warning businesses to be on the lookout following a string of burglaries on the city's West Side. The burglaries happened during various hours of the day between March 4 and May 10 in the Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and North Lawndale neighborhoods. Police said an unknown person would cut through a chain-link fence to gain access to private property and remove copper wire, copper battery straps, electrical boxes, and other undisclosed equipment. Incident times and locations: 700 block of North Pulaski Road between April 26 at 2 p.m. and April 27 at 8 a.m. 700 block of North Pulaski Road on April 29 at 5:30 a.m. 3000 block of West Van Buren between March 4 at 10 a.m. and March 7 at 8 a.m. 4500 block of West Wilcox on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. 4100 block of W. Ogden on May 10 at 9:30 a.m. Police described the suspect as a Black man standing 6 feet 2 inches tall wearing a dark T-shirt, dark jeans, and a dark-colored sweater. Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8253 or submit an anonymous tip at using reference number P25-4-015.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- CBS News
Search on for burglars stealing ATMs from businesses on Chicago's West Side
Chicago Police on Wednesday were searching for a crew of burglars who have been stealing ATMs from business on Chicago's West Side. They hit three different businesses in just an hour overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Police said in each case, two men and a woman pull up in a black BMW sport-utility vehicle, break into the businesses, and take the ATMs. The burglaries happened at the following times and locations: 3:56 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the 100 block of North Lamon Avenue, South Austin 4:07 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the 6600 block of West North Avenue, Galewood 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the 4700 block of West Fullerton Avenue, Belmont Cragin 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the 6400 block of West Fullerton Avenue, Belmont Cragin 2:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the 5100 block of West Chicago Avenue, South Austin Anyone with information is asked to call Grand Central Area detectives at 312-746-7394, or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference # 25-CWP-019.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man sought for exposing himself to Chicago kids waiting on school bus
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief Police are investigating two cases of public indecency in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood, where a man exposed himself to children waiting for a school bus. The incidents occurred on May 1 and May 2 around 7 a.m. on the 2000 block of West 23rd Street. The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic man with short dark hair, wearing a red jacket. CHICAGO - Police are investigating two incidents of public indecency reported in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood last week, where an unidentified man allegedly exposed himself to schoolchildren waiting for a bus. The backstory According to a community alert issued by the Chicago Police Department, the incidents happened in the 2000 block of West 23rd Street at approximately 6:58 a.m. on Thursday and at 6:50 a.m. on Friday. In both cases, the offender stood across the street from the victims who were waiting for the school bus and attempted to gain their attention by sticking out his tongue while performing lewd acts, police said. The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic man with short dark hair, last seen wearing a red jacket. What you can do Police are urging anyone with information to contact Area Four detectives at (312) 746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at using reference number JJ243157. The Source The information in this report came from a CPD community alert.
