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Man accused in series of Grindr date robberies gets probation

July 15, 2021 CWBChicago

A suburban man accused of robbing men in downtown hotel rooms after meeting them through the Grindr gay dating app has pleaded guilty in two of those cases — and received a sentence of two years probation.

Armed robbers strike in Old Town, Gold Coast, West Loop overnight

July 14, 2021 CWBChicago

Police are investigating a series of armed robberies that were reported in about 90 minutes overnight across Old Town, the Gold Coast, and the West Loop. No arrests have been made.

Gun recovered, charges filed after Gold Coast car crash, prosecutors say

July 8, 2021 CWBChicago

The occupants of a car that sped from police and crashed in the Gold Coast on Wednesday evening are now facing felony charges.

Police release video of suspects who shot man during Gold Coast carjacking attempt

June 27, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police have released surveillance videos that show two suspects who are wanted in connection with a shooting that left a River North man critically wounded during a carjacking attempt this month in the Gold Coast.

Armed carjackers busted when they get stuck in Gold Coast traffic jam, prosecutors say

June 22, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men who carjacked a driver on the Southwest Side were arrested less than two hours later after they got stuck in a traffic jam on Lake Shore Drive while police were on their tail, prosecutors said.

Man shot, critically wounded during Gold Coast carjacking attempt, police say

June 18, 2021 CWBChicago

Carjackers shot and critically wounded a 35-year-old man as they tried to take his Jeep Trailhawk in the Gold Coast on Thursday night, police said.

Armed men rob an entire family near Magnificent Mile; Group has struck many times this week, source says

June 16, 2021 CWBChicago

Men armed with three guns robbed an entire family near the Magnificent Mile on Tuesday evening. It’s part of a large crime pattern that stretches from Old Town to the South Loop.

2 shot, 1 fatally while traveling in car near Oak Street Beach, police say

June 15, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men were shot, one fatally, while riding in a car on Lake Shore Drive near Oak Street Beach overnight, police said.

Police leaders create 42-page plan to keep city under control this coming weekend

June 13, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police leaders have hatched a 42-page plan to keep the city under control this coming weekend. Cops will work 12-hour days while detectives saturate downtown, ride the Red Line, and stand by for possible mass arrests.

12 catalytic converters recovered after theft crew crashes in Uptown, police say

May 22, 2021 CWBChicago

A catalytic converter theft crew crashed a stolen car in Uptown shortly after witnesses saw them stealing car parts in Andersonville and Bowmanville this morning, according to CPD records.

From porterhouse to big house: Man jailed after allegedly leaving gun at Gibson’s

May 5, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors said Darwin Walls accidentally left a bag containing a firearm at Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse after enjoying dinner Sunday night.

Man robs woman at River North gas station — then runs right into the arms of cops

April 30, 2021 CWBChicago

A robbery suspect is facing felony charges after he virtually ran into the arms of cops who were recovering a stolen Amazon truck in River North on Thursday evening.

Thief targeting spare tires and catalytic converters in Old Town, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park

March 25, 2021 CWBChicago

Police are on the hunt for a thief who’s been stealing catalytic converters and spare tires from parked cars in Lincoln Park, Old Town, and the Gold Coast since March 10.

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