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Thefts from ATM Machines

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Business Alert | CPD

Business Alert | CPD

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice of recent thefts from ATM machines that have occurred in the 002nd, 016th and 24th Districts. The method being used by the offenders is known as Transaction Reversal Fraud. The offender makes a withdrawal from the ATM and while the money is being prepared, the offender forcibly removes cash from the dispenser prior to the transaction being fully completed. They then manipulate the card causing the machine to reverse the transaction.

Incident times and locations:

  • 700 block of East 47th St. on February 19, 2023 at 1:03 am
  •  5200 block of North Central Ave. on February 19, 2023 at 3:35 am
  •  6300 block of North Central Ave. on February 19, 2023 at 4:17 am
  •  6700 block of North Clark St. on February 19, 2023 at 11:57 pm
About the Offender:

  •  Male white 20-30 years of age, medium build, wearing all dark clothing and
black face mask

What you can do:

  • Be aware of this crime and alert other businesses.
  •  Pay special attention to any suspicious people 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

JG158499,JG158389,JG158316,JG159214

Reference: 23-CWP-009

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