About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents in the 9th District (Deering) of armed robbery related incidents which have occurred during the months of October and November. In these incidents, two armed male offenders brandish handguns as they approach the victims and take property and possibly fled in a dark-colored, older-model sedan.
Incident date and times:
- 4400 Block of S. Western Avenue on October 23, 2022 at 5:30AM.
- 4600 Block of S. Talman Avenue on November 6, 2022 at 1:04AM.
- 4600 Block of S. Talman Avenue on November 11, 2022 at 11:46AM.
- 4400 Block of S. Sacramento Avenue on November 12, 2022 at 2:20AM.
Offender Description:
Two armed unknown male Hispanic offenders:
#1 - 20-25, 505-508, 180lbs., black hooded sweatshirt
#2 - 20-25, 500-503, 150lbs., black hooded sweatshirt
What you can do:
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Report suspicious activity immediately
- If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
- Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc...)
- Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
- If video surveillance equipment is present, please save a copy of the incident for investigating detectives
- If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
- Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
- Do NOT leave keys in your vehicle with the vehicle running.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area One
(312) 747-8384
JF-445535, JF-463994, JF-472056
Reference: P22-1-162
Original source cab be found here.