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Man accused of robbing 3 pawnshops in 2018 is charged with robbing 2 more in Wicker Park and Bucktown

July 17, 2021 CWBChicago

A Bucktown man who is still awaiting trial for allegedly robbing three pawn shops in 2018 was charged Thursday with robbing two more pawnshops around the same time.

Man charged with Logan Square carjacking that cops linked to others in Bucktown, Avondale

July 12, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors have charged a West Side man with a Logan Square carjacking that police have said was part of a pattern of similar crimes in that neighborhood, Bucktown, and Avondale.

Man charged with fatal shooting near Western Blue Line station

July 12, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors on Sunday charged a 22-year-old man with fatally shooting Brandon McGee near the Western Blue Line station after last year’s Puerto Rican Day festivities.

Lakeview woman robbed, carjacked outside her home, police say

July 10, 2021 CWBChicago

A Lakeview woman was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint after parking near her home Friday night, police said. Carjackings were also reported Thursday in West Rogers Park and Bucktown.

Driver carjacked while parking in Bucktown

July 6, 2021 CWBChicago

A 51-year-old man was carjacked at gunpoint as he parked his vehicle in Bucktown on Monday evening, police said.

Veteran cop is stripped of powers, charged with stealing $2K in email check scheme

June 30, 2021 CWBChicago

A 26-year veteran Chicago police officer has been stripped of her police powers and now faces felony charges for allegedly stealing about $2,000 in a check scheme

Sunday afternoon carjacking in Bucktown is part of a week-long pattern, cops say

June 28, 2021 CWBChicago

An armed carjacking in Bucktown on Sunday afternoon is part of a wider crime pattern that involves five hijackings over the past week, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

Twice-convicted sex offender tried to sexually assault sunbather in Bucktown park, prosecutors say

June 17, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors on Thursday charged a twice-convicted sex offender with trying to sexually assault a woman who was sunbathing in a park adjacent to the 606 trail in Bucktown.

Driver carjacked in Wicker Park early Sunday, police say

May 30, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men carjacked a driver in the heart of Wicker Park early Sunday, police said. No one was injured and no arrests have been made.

Armed crew pulls off 5 carjackings and robberies in 2 hours from Bucktown to the Loop

May 27, 2021 CWBChicago

Two suspects are in custody following a series of armed carjackings and robberies Wednesday evening across Bucktown, West Town, and the Loop.

Police: Burglar targeting bikes in Wicker Park, Bucktown garages

May 3, 2021 CWBChicago

A burglar appears to be going after bicycles in a series of break-ins around Wicker Park and Bucktown, police said in a community alert Monday.

Man charged with committing two Bucktown carjackings while on bail for gun case, police say

March 23, 2021 CWBChicago

The man is also facing charges for allegedly driving another vehicle that was hijacked in February.

Armed carjacking and ATM theft team strikes 12 businesses overnight as FBI joins the hunt

February 28, 2021 CWBChicago

A prolific group of criminals specializing in armed carjackings and ATM burglaries targeted at least 12 businesses overnight just days after the FBI announced that they are getting involved in CPD’s pursuit of the crew.

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