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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.

1 down, 2 to go: Former alderman pleads guilty to filing false auto theft report, but his legal problems aren’t over

July 16, 2021 CWBChicago

Former Alderman Proco “Joe” Moreno put one-third of his legal problems behind him Friday when he pleaded guilty to charges related to a false auto theft report he filed with police in January 2019.

Carjackers strike twice in 15 minutes in Wicker Park and West Town on Saturday morning

July 11, 2021 CWBChicago

One carjacking attempt failed in Wicker Park on Saturday morning, but another one succeeded less than 15 minutes later in West Town, according to Chicago police. One carjacking attempt failed in Wicker Park on Saturday morning, but another one succeeded less than 15 minutes later in West Town, according to Chicago police.

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

Man shot while driving near Wicker Park overnight, police say

June 26, 2021 CWBChicago

A 20-year-old man is in good condition after someone shot him from another vehicle as he traveled near Wicker Park early Saturday, police said.

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.

Wicker Park: Cops seize 2 guns, make one arrest in separate incidents on Milwaukee Avenue

May 18, 2021 CWBChicago

Police recovered two guns and made one arrest in separate incidents on a two-block stretch of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park late Sunday and early Monday

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.

Woman carjacked in Wicker Park, police say

April 15, 2021 CWBChicago

Two hijackers used a baseball bat to break a woman’s car window and then forced the victim and her 2-year-old daughter from the vehicle in Wicker Park on Wednesday night, police said.

10-year sentence for man who robbed Lakeview woman after meeting her at Wicker Park bar

April 5, 2021 CWBChicago

A man with a long, violent criminal history has been sentenced to 10-years in prison for robbing a Lakeview woman who invited him to her home after they met at a Wicker Park bar in April 2017.

Wicker Park: Man attacks restaurant worker with knife, steals nearby moving truck

March 18, 2021 CWBChicago

A Wicker Park restaurant worker was attacked from behind by a knife-wielding man who is also suspected of stealing a residential moving truck nearby, Chicago police said.

Prosecutors: 2 men stole truckload of dry cleaning in Streeterville

March 4, 2021 CWBChicago

People will steal anything if it’s not nailed down, the old saying goes. Even a truck full of dry cleaning, apparently.

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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