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Emergency Incidents
Home burglary report on North Sheridan Road
Break-In
N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary at a residence on North Sheridan Road, where a caller said someone broke into the home and allegedly stole property.
Kidnapping reported near Hyde Park gas station
Other Incidents
E Hyde Park Blvd & S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible kidnapping in progress near Hyde Park Boulevard and Cornell Avenue in Chicago. A frightened young woman was reportedly taken by a man in a black BMW SUV from a nearby gas station. The vehicle was described as having no front license plate and a possible plate number that was later reported as invalid.
Officers respond to loitering complaint in parking lot
Disturbance
S Throop St & W Hastings St, Chicago, IL 60608
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near Hastings and Throop, where a caller reported two men loitering in a parking lot area.
Resident threatens roommate at Kenwood Park Shore
Medical Emergency
S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS respond to a possible mental health-related disturbance at an apartment building near South Kenwood Avenue in Chicago, where a resident reportedly threatened a roommate.
Woman threatens store worker during return dispute
Assault Report
N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store on North State Street in Chicago for a reported assault in progress. A woman was said to be threatening to jump over the counter and assault an employee during a dispute over a return, and she was later reported to be outside after seeing officers pass by.
Man reportedly flashed gun at auto shop
Weapons
W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a person with a gun near an auto repair business on West 79th Street in Chicago. A caller reported that a man flashed a gun at him and was last seen next door at a nearby car wash.
Shoplifting reported at Target on West Irving Park
Theft Report
W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported retail theft at a store on West Irving Park Road. A woman reportedly stole merchandise and then went into a nearby store across the street. The store requested a report.
Customer smoking in McDonald’s bathroom
Disturbance
W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a restaurant near Randolph Street in Chicago for a reported male customer smoking inside the bathroom.
Man's hand cut in dispute over lawn care at Osceola
Medical Emergency
N Osceola Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to a possible dispute near North Osceola Avenue after a caller reported that a neighbor’s lawn care crew took a broom, and the caller’s hand was reportedly cut during the confrontation.
Tenant reports aggressive landlord during eviction
Assault Report
S Dante Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible assault in progress near South Dante Avenue, where a caller reported a dispute with a landlord during an attempted eviction. The landlord was reportedly becoming aggressive, and the caller feared the landlord might have a weapon, though none was seen.
Officers clear from traffic stop
Traffic
S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a unit cleared a possible traffic stop and was heading to relieve another unit near St Lawrence Avenue in Chicago.
Two men trying to break into apartment on S Phillips
Break-In
S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress near South Phillips Avenue in Chicago, where a caller reported two males trying to break into an apartment.
Large fight outside home on South Essex Avenue
Assault Report
S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible battery in progress involving about 15 people fighting outside near South Essex Avenue. No weapon was reported.
Assault suspect remains on scene at South Damen
Assault Report
S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported battery near South Damen Avenue in Chicago. The caller reported that the person who allegedly assaulted them was still on scene and described the suspect as a man wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Reported house fire determined to be wood burning
Fire
S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of black smoke coming from a building roof near South Marshfield Avenue and Ashland. Responding units later confirmed there was no active fire, only wood burning at the location.
Domestic disturbance call near E Kensington Ave and another near W 102nd Pl
Domestic Dispute
E Kensington Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were assigned to two domestic-related incidents. One was an open-line domestic disturbance reported near E Kensington Ave, where a caller was heard yelling for someone to get out of her life and a male voice was heard in the background. Another was reported near W 102nd Pl, where (name withheld) said he was attempting to pick up his juvenile child but the child’s grandmother would not release the child; he was waiting in a gray pickup truck outside.
Dispute over child pickup near West 102nd Place, Chicago
Domestic Dispute
W 102nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a domestic disturbance near West 102nd Place in Chicago, where a father reported he was trying to pick up his child and the child’s grandmother would not release the child to him. The caller was waiting in a gray pickup truck. An officer later said he was speaking with the complainant and that the assisting unit was no longer needed.
Cardiac arrest reported in Englewood, Chicago
Medical Emergency
Englewood, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded in Englewood, Chicago, for a reported cardiac arrest after a patient was initially described as lethargic or having altered mental status. Ambulance 54 requested a fire company and additional ambulances, with units 71, 231, and 64 reported en route.
Shoplifting suspect flees Walgreens on Armitage
Theft Report
W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft in progress at a Walgreens near West Armitage Avenue. The suspect was gone, and other responding units were told to disregard. An officer said the suspect fled northbound down an alley and planned to check the area and call 311 for a report.
Shoplifting in progress at Walgreens on North California
Theft Report
N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a theft in progress at a Walgreens on North California Avenue, involving two teens stealing items and carrying backpacks.
