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Teen robs woman, assaults officer
08/24/2011
Police apprehended two suspects who allegedly pulled out a knife to steal a woman's purse at the 100 S. Columbus Dr. parking lot the afternoon of Aug. 22. One of the offenders, a 16-year-old, was charged with aggravated assault after he subsequently waved a knife at police.
Read more...Beat down outside of South Loop club
08/17/2011
A woman said that as many as 15 different offenders attacked her outside the Shrine Club, 2109 S. Wabash Ave., on August 13 around 2 a.m. The victim was inside the club when an unknown woman bumped into her, causing her drink to spill on another unknown woman.
Read more...Downtown assault
08/10/2011
A man stabbed in the chest on the 100 block of South State Street the evening of Aug. 3 is in serious but stable condition. A witness told police that the offender began beating the man about the head and body with his fist.
Read more...Man shot downtown during rush hour
08/10/2011
A 29-year-old man was shot downtown during rush hour on Monday, in what police said was a targeted attack.
Read more...Epic armed robbery
08/03/2011
A manager at Epic Burger, 550 W. Adams St., was the victim of an armed robbery on the morning of August 1, when two offenders took an estimated $7,500 from the restaurant safe.
Read more...Armed robbery at parking garage
07/27/2011
An armed robbery occurred at the Protecting Parking garage, 430 S. Jefferson St., at approximately noon on July 21.
Read more...South Loop resident recklessly discharges firearm
07/20/2011
Jonathan Jones, 31, is suspected of recklessly shooting a gun from his apartment - which is along the 2100 block of South Michigan Avenue - on the morning of July 15.
Read more...Aggravated assault at Metra station
07/13/2011
Police apprehended three teens that intimidated a man in the bathroom of the Southwater Metra station, at 150 N. Michigan Ave., on July 7. While in the bathroom, the victim was encountered by the three teens, and one started yelling homophobic slurs.
Read more...Mugging alert in South Loop
07/13/2011
In the wake of several muggings that have taken place recently in the South Loop and garnered attention on social media networks like Twitter and EveryBlock, the Chicago Police have issued a community alert describing the offenders and their modus operandi.
Read more...South Loop carjacking
07/06/2011
Kolby Craig, 35 of Chicago, is accused of hijacking a Dodge van belonging to his ex-girlfriend on the first block of East Cermak Road on June 27. Craig allegedly approached the car's driver and told her that he wanted the van.
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