Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sept. 13 – Sept. 14, 2011

Today’s Good News

Fourth Precinct Detective Anthony L. Jackson recently spotted a man assaulting and robbing another man and intervened. As he got closer, he saw a second person trying to flee the scene with the victim’s scooter. Both men ran away, but Detective Jackson gave chase and was able to capture and arrest one of the robbers. Good work!

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

3rd Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)

9/13/11 10:52 a.m.

2000 block of Riverside Drive

A male reported he was assaulted by a known female. An arrest was made.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

9/14/11 12:15 a.m.

2000 block of Joplin Avenue

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

9/14/11 12:20 a.m.

1700 block of Bruce Street

A female reported she was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

VANDALISM

9/7/11 – 9/11/11 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

3400 block of East Clay Street

An unknown person(s) drilled several holes in the side of the building.

3rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/12/11 – 9/13/11 3:45 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

1100 block of West Franklin Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole an iPod left in plain view and a GPS unit and ammunition in the center console.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

9/13/11 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

200 West Baker Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.

4th Precinct

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS

8/15/11 – 9/13/11 12:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

600 block of Pollock Street

An unknown person(s) stole license plate decals.

4th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

9/13/11 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

400 block of Hazelhurst Avenue

An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

9/13/11 12:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

3900 block of Piney Road

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronic items, cords and shoes.