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Emergency Incidents
Attempted break-in leaves front door damaged
Break-In
W West End Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary at a location on West West End, where a caller said someone tried to break in and left the front door broken. The caller is looking for any available footage.
Shoplifting reported at CVS on North Columbus Drive
Theft Report
N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible retail theft at a CVS store near North Columbus Drive in Chicago, involving two women reportedly stealing merchandise.
Woman with children stealing items at Target
Theft Report
W 33rd St, Chicago, IL 60608
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported retail theft in progress at a store near 33rd Street and Wolcott Avenue. A woman with glasses and a light-colored shirt was reportedly stealing merchandise while accompanied by four children.
People reported going door to door in building lobby
Suspicious Activity
N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious person call near Sheridan Road, where one man and two women were reported sitting in a lobby and going door to door.
Commercial alarm at South State Street office
Break-In
S State St, Chicago, IL 60609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a business near South State Street in Chicago, involving entry and exit office doors.
Stolen phone tracked to South Albany address
Theft Report
S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that her daughter’s phone was stolen and appears to be pinging near South Albany Avenue. The caller is waiting in a gray Toyota nearby.
Bus driver injured in fall; other patients refuse treatment
Medical Emergency
S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60643
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews handled a possible multi-patient medical incident near Aberdeen Street involving a bus driver who was injured in a fall and needed transport. Two other people reportedly refused care, and no additional ambulances were needed while police were responding.
Car hits tow truck on Cicero Avenue shoulder
Traffic
Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash near Cicero Avenue, with one vehicle described as a white GMC SUV and a car reportedly hitting a tow truck on the right shoulder. Units were initially told to remain on scene, but later advised the vehicle was drivable and one unit could disregard. State police were reported to be on scene near the top of 71st Street.
Man refuses to leave currency exchange
Disturbance
S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported disturbance at a currency exchange near South Ashland Avenue, where a man is reportedly refusing to leave and getting too close to customers while they withdraw money. The situation may involve drugs.
Traffic signals flashing red at Cicero and Bath
Traffic
S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard at the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Bath, where the traffic lights are flashing red in all directions.
Customer refuses to pay and argues with staff
Disturbance
S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported dispute at a business near South Halsted Street, where a customer allegedly ate a meal, claimed she had no way to pay, tried to leave, and cursed at staff.
Female suspect taken into custody on South Lake Park
Other Incidents
S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a female unit to assist with a search near South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago. Radio traffic later reported one female in custody.
Domestic battery reported involving mother and daughter at residence
Domestic Dispute
S Ingleside Ave #1e, Chicago, IL 60619
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were assigned to a reported domestic battery at an apartment on Ingleside Avenue. A daughter was reportedly refusing to leave, and the mother allegedly struck her. No weapons were reported, and the mother was reported to have been drinking.
Panic alarm at home on South Wolcott Avenue
Break-In
S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business near South Wolcott Avenue after a panic alarm was triggered at a dining room door with no response from the keyholder.
Building manager reports assault by tenant
Assault Report
S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible battery at an apartment building near South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago, where a building manager reported being assaulted by a female tenant on an upper floor.
CTA bus incident reported near 8100 and 96th
Traffic
E 96th St, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible CTA bus incident in the southbound lanes near East 96th Street in Chicago, with location information coming from the transit agency.
Reported sexual assault by massage therapist
Sex-Related Incident
W Race Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers took a criminal sexual assault report from (name withheld) at an apartment near W Race St. The incident reportedly occurred near N Halsted St between about 1600–1610 hours. The reporting party declined EMS. Suspect described as a male Asian massage therapist.
People reportedly threaten resident at home
Assault Report
S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible assault in progress near South Emerald Avenue. A caller reported a man and a woman in a gold Chevy threatening her, and they may have weapons and be behind her house.
Minor electrical issue at CPS building
Fire
S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical issue at a CPS building near 34th and National. The situation was turned over to the building engineer, who appeared to identify a ballast problem.
Traffic stop at West Muñoz Drive and Division
Traffic
Division St, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Muñoz Drive and Division Street, closer to the Kedzie side in Chicago.
