18th and 23rd Districts
Electronics
In the 4400 block of N. Greenview Ave., a burglar made off with a Compaq computer sometime Oct. 7-11. A resident left a back window slightly open while away for the long weekend. The resident returned to find the window wide open and the back door unlocked. Apparently only the computer was taken. Since the scene was contaminated, no evidence technician was called.
Garage burglary
Sometime Thursday, Oct. 13, before 7:30 a.m., a burglar kicked open the rear door of a garage in the 900 block of W. Agatite Ave. He entered the garage and the Honda Accord parked there, removing a bag of clothes ($100), a cell phone charger ($20), 10 CDs ($120), and a pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses ($250).
Witnesses see burglar
In the 4300 block of N. Kenmore Ave., a resident left his apartment at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, and returned at 3 p.m. that day to discover a burglar. Entry was possibly made through a bedroom window. Taken were a laptop, an electronic musical keyboard, and a PlayStation game. Two witnesses saw the offender and described him as black, 30-40, 6’, 160 lb., with short hair, a mustache, and a Fu Manchu beard. He was observed jumping over the fence, and later emerging from the apartment with the victims’ goods, exiting via the gate and proceeding down the alley. He is believed to hang out around Aldi’s, 4444 N. Broadway.
Diamonds & gold
In the 3900 block of N. Pine Grove Ave., a resident left her unit on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and secured the home with only a simple doorknob lock even though there was a large gap near the strike plate. A burglar used the gap to release the lock and then stole jewelry: a diamond and sapphire ring, two Tiffany bracelets, a silver watch, a gold and silver watch, a gold and diamond bracelet, a gold necklace, a silver necklace with heart pendant, a gold chain with a Tweety Bird pendant, a digital camera, a Kate Spade purse, an I-Paq, an I-Pod, and a pair of designer sunglasses.
$1500 in jewelry
Two bedrooms were left in disarray and jewelry was taken when a burglar used an unlocked back door to enter an apartment in the 4500 block of N. Dover St. on Thursday, Oct. 13. Diamond rings, gold necklaces, and two watches were taken.
Bait Shop burglary
The Park Bait Shop, 600 W. Montrose Ave., was the target of a burglar at 2:46 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 He made a hole in the roof to gain entry, then opened the register to take its contents: $75. He then rummaged through the counter shelf taking 20 Day Pass fishing licenses. As an alarm sounded, he fled out the side door. No bait was taken.
Deception
A man was observed squeezing through the turnstile directly behind a paying customer at Wilson CTA station at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. He was charged with theft of service.
ATM crime
An unknown offender obtained a local woman’s ATM card and used it at the ATM at 53 W. Jackson Blvd. to withdraw $702. The loss occurred on Oct. 3 but was discovered on Oct. 11.
Internet fraud
On Oct. 6, a North Center woman responded to an email titled “personal information for debit card“— unknowingly giving information to a thief. A few days later, she was informed by her bank that an unauthorized withdrawal from her ATM had occurred, causing her a loss of $225. She then canceled the card.
Notorious spot
Police arrested a pair of men for masturbating in public in the Bird Sanctuary, 4400 N. Simmonds Dr., at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. They were transported to District 23 for processing.
Smash
A brick shattered a kitchen window in the 900 block of W. Montrose Ave. at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Witnesses saw a man running away from the scene, and identified him as a man who’d recently argued with the resident of the home over a woman.
Criminal trespass
At 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, a security guard observed a man on the 5th floor fire escape of a building in the 1300 block of W. Wilson Ave. He was gaining access to the building via the fire exit door. In the past, he has repeatedly entered the building and been warned to leave. On this occasion he was arrested.
19th and 20th Districts
Ransack
Between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, a burglar struck an apartment in the 5100 block of N. Sheridan Rd. He left clothes and furniture strewn about and drawers opened. He took two camcorders, one digital camera and $150 cash, along with some miscellaneous jewelry.
Aggravated assault with crowbar
In the 5000 block of N. Winchester Ave., two men had a verbal altercation about a girlfriend, who witnessed the argument, at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. At this point one man attempted to hit the other man in the head with a crowbar. He then fled. However, police arrived and during the investigation the offender returned and was arrested.
Retail theft
At 1:09 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, a woman was observed removing two 750 ml bottles of Grey Goose vodka from a shelf in Jewel-Osco, 5343 N. Broadway, and then attempting to leave the premises without paying. She was detained by security for police. The total value of the goods was $68.66.
Twelve golden rings
A burglar somehow obtained a key to open an apartment in the 5800 block of N. Ridge Ave. between 6:30 and 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10. He then pried the latch on a closet and removed $1,500 plus 12 golden rings.
Time to steal
Two TVs and one clock were stolen in a burglary on Monday, Oct. 10, in the 1600 block of W. Carmen Ave. The back door was pried open to gain entry. A VCR, a converter box, and some jewelry were also missing.
To catch a thief
At Hollywood Video, 4883 N. Broadway, a thief entered at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. He stuffed about 5 DVDs ($150) into the front of his jacket and left without paying.
Theft at Foster Beach
When a couple decided to lay down and look at the stars at Foster Ave. Beach at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, they placed her tote bag on the ground nearby. Suddenly two young white men, one bald and one with black curly hair, snatched the bag and jumped into a silver four-door car to flee. In the bag were credit cards, a U-Pass, an ATM card, a driver’s license, $100, keys and a cell phone.
Theft & threat
At 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, a 35-year-old black man attempted to purchase a bottle of Smirnoff Vodka for $19.99 at Dominick's, 5235 N. Sheridan Rd., but his credit card was declined. At that point he simply took the liquor and credit card and left the store. He told the managers: “Don’t come outside—we’re going to kick your ass and shoot you.” A second offender waited outside the store for the first.
Dang!
A man from Mt. Prospect sought prostitution at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. He went with a known prostitute to the 4800 block of N. Rockwell St. to an apartment. After he paid her and removed his clothes, she “gave him the slip” by fleeing with his wallet, keys and black 2003 Ford Ranger.
Silent brute
At 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, a man walking in the alley of the 5200 block of N. Sheridan Rd. was attacked from behind by a man with a wooden pole about a yard long. The thug struck him numerous times, causing swelling to the head, cuts on the back, bruising to the abdomen and pain in the ribs. The offender did not say anything during the attack.
Car theft
A silver 2002 BMW that was parked in the alley of the 5400 block of N. Wayne Ave. disappeared. It was discovered missing Oct. 6.
Lack of security
In the 5600 block of N. Sheridan Rd., a woman discovered that a purse containing $500 was stolen from her closet sometime Oct. 6-8. A police investigation revealed that keys to each apartment in the building are kept in a box in the lobby in an unsecured manner. Whoever stole her purse and money apparently used a key from this source to enter.
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