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Source: Two Questioned In Armed Robbery Of Off-Duty Cop

Chicago detectives are questioning two suspects in connection with Saturday’s armed robbery of an off-duty police officer in Lakeview, according to a law enforcement source. A vehicle that investigators believe is connected to the robbery was spotted late yesterday by officers on patrol in the nearby 18th district. The car’s driver sped off and quickly crashed

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Shoplifting Mobs Hit Lakeview, Lincoln Park Shops

Two neighborhood retailers were hit by shoplifting crews on Saturday afternoon, and cops think the same mob is responsible for both incidents. The frequently-targeted American Apparel store at 929 West Belmont was the first victim. An employee said that a crew of seven thieves entered the shop around noon, stuffed an estimated $2,500 worth of

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Off-Duty Cop Robbed In Lakeview, Handgun Taken

An off-duty Chicago police officer’s weapon was taken during an armed robbery in Lakeview Saturday evening. No one is in custody and the officer was not injured. Three offenders, each armed with their own handgun, approached the off-duty cop and a second victim around 9:25PM in the 3100 block of N. Ravenswood. The gunmen took

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Woman Carjacked In Lakeview Saturday Morning

Police are investigating a carjacking that was reported near Belmont and Lakewood in Lakeview this morning. The carjacked vehicle is similar to this Nissan Versa Several residents near the 1200 block of West Belmont reported a woman screaming for help shortly after 4AM. One witness reported seeing the victim jump from her car as a