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Emergency Incidents
Reckless gray SUV driving on South Lake Shore Drive
Traffic
S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check a report of a reckless driver traveling northbound on South Lake Shore Drive in a gray Nissan SUV, weaving between lanes.
Suspicious person knocking on door on South Prairie
Suspicious Activity
S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near the (number withheld) block of South Prairie Avenue in Chicago. A caller reported an unknown man knocking on her door and claiming he was there to serve something, but she said she had no service order.
Teen male with aggression and property damage at Fillmore St
Medical Emergency
W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60624
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire crews responded to a reported mental health disturbance involving a juvenile male at a residence near West Fillmore Street. The juvenile was described as aggressive and disruptive, and fire personnel were held off until police could secure the scene due to reported violence and property damage.
Traffic stop with black Dodge pickup on Irving ramp
Traffic
Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a traffic stop with a black Dodge pickup on the exit ramp near Irving Park Road in Chicago. The vehicle is reportedly traveling northwest.
Mother reports combative son after water incident
Domestic Dispute
S Drexel Blvd Unit 1W, Chicago, IL 60653
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported mental health disturbance at an apartment on South Drexel Boulevard. A caller requested help removing her combative and violent adult son after he allegedly poured water over her and his brother’s head.
Man threatens to shoot security guard at grocery store
Weapons
W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible battery at a store near West 95th Street in Chicago. A person wearing a red hat and hoodie reportedly said he had a gun and threatened to shoot a security guard. The call was later clarified as a threat to shoot, with no one reported shot.
Person taken to hospital for psychiatric evaluation
Medical Emergency
N Western Ave & N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is transporting one person from a fast food restaurant near Milwaukee and Western to a hospital for a possible psychiatric evaluation.
Shoplifting reported at City Trends on East 75th
Theft Report
E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft in progress at a City Trends clothing store near East 75th Street after store security flagged down a unit. A suspect was described as a man wearing all black and carrying store merchandise.
Vehicle recovery at North Hamlin Avenue
Other Incidents
N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested squad assistance for a possible vehicle recovery near the 1000 block of North Hamlin Avenue, with units positioned behind a building.
Bullet hole found in car windshield after shots heard
Weapons
W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported apparent property damage near West Ohio Street after hearing gunshots overnight and later finding a bullet hole in a vehicle windshield.
Burglary and vandalism at construction site
Break-In
S Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60612
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary at a construction site near South Whipple Street, where someone apparently broke in overnight and vandalized the location.
Public indecency report at 91st Street station
Sex-Related Incident
E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60619
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a transit station near East 91st Street for a report of a woman and a man apparently performing a sex act in public. The behavior reportedly stopped when a commuter walked in, and officers were asked to check the area.
Complaint about tent on private property
Disturbance
W Lexington St, Chicago, IL 60624
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance involving a homeless tent on a property near West Lexington Street in Chicago. The caller reported the tent was on a family member’s property and did not know if anyone was inside.
Vehicle awaiting tow after crash at Pershing and Halsted
Traffic
W Pershing Rd & S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a reported earlier auto accident near Pershing Road and Halsted Street, where a vehicle in the westbound lanes needs to be towed. A tow truck is expected to remove the vehicle within about 30 to 45 minutes, or officers may arrange removal if it takes longer.
Stolen rental bike found behind residence
Theft Report
S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a reported stolen Divvy bike found in a backyard near South Prairie Avenue. The bike’s credit card panel was missing, and Divvy was contacted to arrange pickup.
Two-car crash at Erie Street and Cicero Avenue
Traffic
W Erie St & Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-vehicle collision at Erie Street and Cicero Avenue involving a silver Honda Civic and a black Hyundai, with no injuries reported.
Well-being check for 12-year-old after hospital visit
Medical Emergency
W 51st Pl, Chicago, IL 60609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to conduct a well-being check near West 51st Place in Chicago after a nurse reported that a mother and her juvenile daughter left a hospital mental health evaluation without apparent follow-up care.
Person found inside home during burglary on Armitage
Break-In
W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported criminal trespass and theft at a house near West Armitage Avenue in Chicago. A property manager watching cameras reported a woman inside the home, and officers later found the front and back doors secure while the incident was being investigated.
Woman reports boyfriend pointed gun during dispute
Domestic Dispute
E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute at a business near East 71st Street in Chicago. A caller said her boyfriend allegedly pulled a gun on her and was waiting in a green Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Southbound traffic resumes after earlier crash
Traffic
N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers completed a crash report and arranged a tow for an earlier traffic crash near North Laramie Avenue in Chicago, and southbound traffic was reopened.
