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Burglary suspect disarms cop, fires shot in Lincoln Park

March 10, 2023 11:42 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago police officer was disarmed by a trespassing suspect who fired one shot from the cop’s gun during a struggle in Lincoln Park on Friday evening, officials said.

Lincoln Park

Man’s charged with $130,000 burglary in Lincoln Park, escaping cops, driving a stolen car, and hauling around three guns

March 10, 2023 7:48 AM CWBChicago

Patrick Giles escaped from Chicago police who arrested him for burglarizing a Lincoln Park clothing store in January, prosecutors say, But that’s the least of his problems.

Avondale

Armed men rob, carjack at least 14 people in another hours-long crime wave

March 9, 2023 8:44 AM CWBChicago

A huge wave of armed robberies rolled across Chicago, starting in Lincoln Park and Old Town on Wednesday evening, then reaching Bucktown, Logan Square, and beyond early this morning. At least 14 victims were targeted.

Lincoln Park

Second man, a 14-time felon, is charged with ‘Puffy Coat Bandit’ thefts

March 9, 2023 12:20 AM CWBChicago

Prosecutors on Wednesday charged a second man in connection with the so-called “Puffy Coat Bandit” crime ring, which specializes in stealing phones, wallets, and purses from restaurant and bar patrons in Chicago.

Lincoln Park

Chicago men plead guilty to shoplifting raids, selling proceeds at a sandwich shop

March 8, 2023 11:18 AM CWBChicago

Two men who allegedly stole over $20,000 worth of merchandise from top Chicago retailers and resold the products inside a Subway restaurant have pleaded guilty to felony charges, according to court records.

Lincoln Park

Man charged with stealing cargo truck from Polar Plunge insists he was just taking it to buy cigarettes

March 6, 2023 11:29 PM CWBChicago

A Chicago man is charged with stealing a cargo truck from the Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach on Sunday. But he insists he was merely going to out to buy cigarettes.

Lincoln Park

Thief steals truck from Polar Plunge, goes on lakefront joyride (video)

March 5, 2023 9:41 AM CWBChicago

A suspect is in custody after a cargo truck was reportedly stolen from North Avenue Beach during this morning’s Polar Plunge event, according to Chicago police radio activity. And the thief’s hapless getaway attempt was partially caught on video.

Lakeview

New details of ‘Puffy Coat Bandits’ emerge as prosecutors formally charge ‘ringleader’

March 2, 2023 5:00 PM CWBChicago

New details were revealed about the unfortunately-named “Puffy Coat Bandit” restaurant theft crew as prosecutors charged a man identified as a group leader with four counts of felony theft from persons in Chicago.

CTA

Brown Line robber busted after being recognized at cellular phone store, prosecutors say

February 28, 2023 2:27 PM CWBChicago

Chicago police detectives got a big break as they investigated a CTA train robbery case: The robber was caught on video leaving the victim’s phone outside a cellular store where the owner recognized him as a frequent trespasser.

Bucktown

Liquor store burglary crew hits the city again overnight; cops link dozens of cases to the group

February 27, 2023 9:53 AM CWBChicago

An armed burglary crew that has struck dozens of liquor stores during overnight raids across Chicago over the past month was back in action Monday morning.

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