Community Alert | CPD
Community Alert | CPD
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing) of Robbery incidents which have occurred during the months of February and March. During these incidents 2-5 Masked Offenders approach the victim while the victim is sitting inside of their vehicle. The Offenders display firearms, order the victims out of their vehicle and demand their property. In addition, one of the Offenders entered the victim's vehicle and removed the victim's belongings. In the incidents reported under RD#JG171389 and JG182468, the victims were on foot. These incidents have occurred in the geographical locations listed below.
Incident locations and times:
7100 block of South Eberhart Ave., on February 23, 2023, at 12:45 A.M.
7300 block of South Indiana Ave., on February 28, 2023, at 07:22 P.M.
7100 block of South Vernon Ave., on March 02, 2023, at 11:15 A.M.
600 block of East 74th St., on March 12, 2023, at 01:30 A.M.
7200 block of South Ebergart Ave., on March 12, 2023, at 01:55 A.M.
About the offenders:
2-5, African American Males, wearing ski masks
Vehicle used:
JG169538- A White or light Gray Pickup Truck
JG171389- A Black Vehicle
JG182468 & JG182504- A White SUV
Weapon used:
Firearms
What you can do:
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Immediately report suspicious activity
- 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 approached by a witness to the incident, request their contact information
- Immediately dial 9-1-1 and remain on the scene when possible
(312) 747-8384
JG162501, JG169538, JG171389
JG182468, JG182504
(Reference: PATTERN # P23-1-052A)
Original source can be found here.