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Emergency Incidents
Motor vehicle theft reported at Homer and Elston
Stolen Vehicle
W Homer St & N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle theft near the intersection of Homer Street and Elston Avenue in Chicago.
Disabled SUV facing wrong way on I-55 shoulder
Traffic
I 55 and South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a black Ford Escape facing the wrong way on the right shoulder of I-55 near South Central Avenue in Chicago. A flatbed tow truck was requested, and two flatbeds were reportedly en route.
Person painting graffiti on highway shoulder
Property Damage
W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a reported man in a black hooded sweatshirt painting graffiti on the right shoulder of I-90 northbound under the Lawrence overpass in Chicago.
Woman assaulted while crossing West 35th Street
Assault Report
W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault near the (number withheld) block of West 35th Street, where a caller reported being threatened and hit by an offender while crossing the street. The caller requested police response so she could get inside her residence, and officers later reported a stop in progress in the same area.
Customer reports assault by gas station attendants
Assault Report
E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60637
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a battery at a gas station near 67th Street and South Eberhart Avenue, where a caller says an attendant took money from a card without a purchase and another attendant pushed the caller out of the store.
Multiple shoplifting incidents at Walgreens stores
Theft Report
N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two women allegedly shoplifting and refusing to leave a store near North Clark Street in Chicago. They were last seen near Clark and Wilson, and may have also been involved in thefts at other nearby Walgreens stores, possibly leaving in a black SUV.
Man with mental health issues talking to himself outdoors
Medical Emergency
S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible mental health disturbance involving an adult man outside a building on South Wabash Avenue in Chicago. The man was described as talking in the third person and wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld). Fire personnel were advised of the situation.
Worker reportedly armed during dispute over refund
Weapons
N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible person with a gun near North Cicero Avenue after a caller reported a female worker threatening her and refusing to return money. The caller was waiting in an olive green Malibu, and multiple units responded to the scene.
Unoccupied Jeep left running on Artesian Avenue
Suspicious Activity
S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60655
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious black Jeep Cherokee parked near Artesian Avenue in Chicago with its lights on and no one inside.
People breaking car windows on South Dante Avenue
Property Damage
S Dante Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to reports of criminal damage to property in the (number withheld) block of South Dante Avenue, where two people are reportedly walking northbound, breaking vehicle windows, and entering some cars.
Unwanted subjects chased from Agatite apartment
Disturbance
W Agatite Ave, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a multi-unit building on Agatite Avenue in Chicago. They spoke with several residents and reported that the involved individuals had been chased out, and the call was classified as a 19B disorderly conduct incident.
People showing guns at loud apartment party
Weapons
S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible person with a gun at a loud party in an apartment on South State Street in Chicago. The caller reported people inside displaying guns and provided a callback number that did not work.
Traffic stop at North Shore and Artesian
Traffic
W North Shore Ave & N Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West North Shore Avenue and North Artesian Avenue in Chicago.
Two-vehicle crash on I-55 near South Central
Traffic
I 55 and South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a crash on I-55 northbound south of South Central Avenue involving a gray Hyundai Tucson and a black Honda. All lanes are expected to reopen, with one vehicle moved to the right shoulder.
Commercial alarm at business on West Diversey
Break-In
W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a business near West Diversey Avenue in Chicago. The alarm indicated motion in an entry and exit zone, and a keyholder was reported to be on scene with a passcode available.
Two-car crash at 130th and Florence with injuries
Traffic
S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash near 130th Street and Florence Avenue. At least one person was reported injured and was later checked at Trinity Hospital. Two vehicles required priority tows from the scene.
Intoxicated person delays trains at 59th Street station
Substance Use
W 59th St, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a highly intoxicated person at the 59th Street station on the electric line. Trains 134 and 136 were reportedly stopped due to police activity at the station.
Recovered stolen car on South Oglesby Avenue
Stolen Vehicle
S Oglesby Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a recovered stolen vehicle near the (number withheld) of South Oglesby Avenue in Chicago.
Car horn repeatedly sounding behind home
Disturbance
S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance involving loud music and a car repeatedly sounding its horn in an alley near South Cornell Avenue.
Neighbor reported for ongoing harassment
Disturbance
W Cermak Rd #1b, Chicago, IL 60616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported disturbance at an apartment on West Cermak Road in Chicago, where a caller says a 60-year-old male neighbor is harassing her and beating on the sill.