North Center Archives

How do you get accused of stealing 4 bikes in 3 months? Like this.

October 7, 2019 8:29 PM CWBChicago

Most people go through life without ever being accused of stealing a bicycle. Paul Martin has been arrested three times in three months to face charges for four separate bike thefts.

Cops warn of North Side garage burglaries

September 24, 2019 7:36 PM CWBChicago

The thief has typically accessed the garages through unlocked doors, police said, although he did pry open a door in one case. Related incidents have been reported in Uptown, North Center, and Lakeview.

Currency exchange robbery attempt put two North Side schools on lockdown Monday, parent says

September 24, 2019 1:02 PM CWBChicago

Police said a masked man walked into the currency exchange, displayed a handgun and demanded money around 12:15 p.m. Employees activated an alarm and took cover behind the counter.

4 burglaries in 2 days spark police alert for North Center

September 17, 2019 10:38 PM CWBChicago

The North Center burglar has been entering homes through unlocked windows during the morning and afternoon hours, police said. In one case, he pushed a window air conditioner unit into the home and then climbed in.