Chicago City Wire

About the crime:

This alert gives notice to residents of the 16th 17th and 25th Districts of recent Aggravated Assaults-Handguns/Theft. In these incidents, the unknown offenders approached the targeted vehicles in a black Audi. The offenders then removed the catalytic converter from the targeted vehicles. If confronted, the offenders threatened the victim with a firearm. The offenders then fled the scene.

Incident times and locations:

•  3300 block of W. Newport Ave. on February 15 at 4:50 p.m.
•  3700 block of W. Berteau Ave. on February 15 at 5:38 p.m.
•  3700 block of W. Berteau Ave. on February 15 at 5:38 p.m.
•  3700 block of N. Lawndale Ave. on February 15 at 5:20 p.m.
•  7000 block of W. School St. on February 18 at 3:30 p.m.
•  3000 block of N. Sayre Ave. February 18 at 3:54 p.m.

About the offenders:

2-4 offenders, no further description available.

What you can do:

•  Do not confront offenders.
•  Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
•  Pay special attention to any suspicious subjects loitering in the area.
•  Ensure that existing surveillance cameras are functional.
•  Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s), including any vehicle description and license plate information.

If you have any information, contact the

Bureau of Detectives – Area Five

(312) 746-7394

JG-154770, JG-153935, JG-153949, JG-154001, JG-157412, JG-157451

Reference: P23-5-012

Original source can be found here.