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Video shows Uptown smoke shop owner foiling apparent shoplifting raid

January 16, 2022 CWBChicago

The owner of an Uptown smoke shop thinks he foiled an attempted shoplifting raid on his store Friday evening, and the video he shared with CWBChicago sure looks like he’s right.

North Side woman reports being carjacked twice since Wednesday. Other hijackings reported in Edgewater and Wicker Park

January 16, 2022 CWBChicago

Police are investigating after a North Side woman reported being carjacked Saturday for the second time in three days. Other carjackings were reported in Edgewater and Wicker Park this weekend.

Man stole an Amazon truck full of packages, then got arrested after driving it through a red light, prosecutors say

December 22, 2021 CWBChicago

Prosecutors charged Alejandro Sanchez with stealing an Amazon truck while its driver made a delivery in Edgewater.

Exclusive: “Flash mob robbery crews” are responsible for waves of hold-ups across the city, sources reveal

December 17, 2021 CWBChicago

Investigators now believe “flash mob robbery crews” are responsible for months of robberies stretching from West Town to Uptown, with Lakeview and Lincoln Park being their latest hunting grounds.

Late night burglars are targeting liquor stores and small convenience stores on North Side, police say

December 16, 2021 CWBChicago

While street robberies and carjackings are grabbing the headlines on the North Side, a prolific nighttime burglary crew has been hard at work this week.

2 carjackings, 2 street robberies reported on Far North Side

December 16, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating two armed carjackings and two robberies reported late Wednesday and early Thursday between Uptown and Rogers Park.

Armed robbery crews claim 14 more victims Wednesday — hours after politicians staged a street corner conversation about armed robberies

December 16, 2021 CWBChicago

Just hours after politicians and police concluded a street corner conversation about crime in Lakeview, at least 14 people fell victim to armed robbery crews that swept across the area.

Cops looking for man who allegedly committed two armed robberies on the North Side

December 15, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police released surveillance images Wednesday of a man who is wanted in connection with two armed robberies on the North Side

Armed men mug woman, fire a gunshot during brazen midday robbery in Uptown (Video)

December 8, 2021 CWBChicago

An armed man reportedly fired a gunshot during a brazen midday robbery on North Broadway this week, and it was caught on video.

Armed robbers brandish an AK-47 to rob Uptown Walgreens location as employees run for cover

December 2, 2021 CWBChicago

Two men brandished two guns, including an AK47-style weapon, during a terrifying robbery of a Walgreens store in Uptown on Wednesday evening, according to a CPD report.

Ridership is still down, but robberies and violent attacks are at 10-year highs on CTA’s Loop and North Side train lines

December 1, 2021 CWBChicago

Ridership on the CTA’s train system remains significantly lower than during the pre-COVID era, but city statistics show that robberies and violent attacks on the L system from downtown to the North Side are at their highest point in at least ten years.

For stabbing a CTA worker in the neck, she received misdemeanor probation. It turns out Florida officials don’t think stabbings are misdemeanors.

November 30, 2021 CWBChicago

Quinton Joiner, who was only charged with a misdemeanor for stabbing a CTA worker in the neck this summer, is now jailed in Florida — accused of randomly stabbing people in separate attacks.

Career burglar busted after he leaves DNA-covered COVID mask at the scene, prosecutors say

November 26, 2021 CWBChicago

A paroled burglar may be heading back to prison after investigators linked him to a North Side home break-in via DNA testing of a discarded COVID mask.

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Video shows Uptown smoke shop owner foiling apparent shoplifting raid

North Side woman reports being carjacked twice since Wednesday. Other hijackings reported in Edgewater and Wicker Park

Man stole an Amazon truck full of packages, then got arrested after driving it through a red light, prosecutors say

Exclusive: “Flash mob robbery crews” are responsible for waves of hold-ups across the city, sources reveal

Late night burglars are targeting liquor stores and small convenience stores on North Side, police say

2 carjackings, 2 street robberies reported on Far North Side

Armed robbery crews claim 14 more victims Wednesday — hours after politicians staged a street corner conversation about armed robberies

Cops looking for man who allegedly committed two armed robberies on the North Side

Armed men mug woman, fire a gunshot during brazen midday robbery in Uptown (Video)

Armed robbers brandish an AK-47 to rob Uptown Walgreens location as employees run for cover

Ridership is still down, but robberies and violent attacks are at 10-year highs on CTA’s Loop and North Side train lines

For stabbing a CTA worker in the neck, she received misdemeanor probation. It turns out Florida officials don’t think stabbings are misdemeanors.

Career burglar busted after he leaves DNA-covered COVID mask at the scene, prosecutors say

Group attacked and robbed victims at Roosevelt Red Line: “Let’s run their pockets, beat their *sses, and take their cell phones!”

Outraged about alleged murderers being on electronic monitoring, politicians propose a new law — but it doesn’t do what they think it does

Who are the accused murderers and attempted murderers on electronic monitoring? The mayor says she doesn’t know. So, we found out.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Carjacking at West Town gas station ends with felony charges for two teens

Group attacked and robbed victims at Roosevelt Red Line: “Let’s run their pockets, beat their *sses, and take their cell phones!”

Outraged about alleged murderers being on electronic monitoring, politicians propose a new law — but it doesn’t do what they think it does

Who are the accused murderers and attempted murderers on electronic monitoring? The mayor says she doesn’t know. So, we found out.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Carjacking at West Town gas station ends with felony charges for two teens