Crime News
The William McKinley memorial statue in McKinley Park survived a November 25 vandalism attempt that is still under investigation, while a fall crime spike eases, Chicago police said at the December meeting for CAPS Beat 912.
- The statue of President William McKinley at his memorial in McKinley Park survives a November 25 attempt to pull it down.
- Materials at the scene point to a possible link to indigenous Hawaiian protesters, police say.
- Crime statistics and analysis show easing off from a spike in violent crime, even as overall reports remain lower than in 2019.
Read more: Cops on Hunt for McKinley Statue Vandals as Violent Crime Wave Ebbs
Burglars have successfully struck twice in McKinley Park by posing as repairmen, says a recent community alert from the Chicago Police Department's 9th District.
- Burglars have recently struck twice in the McKinley Park neighborhood by posing as repairmen.
- Community alert from 9th District police details incidents and steps for protection.
- Related burglary on Oct. 21 in Bridgeport also listed in community alert.
Read more: 9th District Warns Neighborhood's Elderly of Ruse Burglaries
Video surveillance captures suspect images and a daytime robbery of a McKinley Park teen-ager on Saturday, October 24, with Chicago police requesting assistance from the neighborhood to track down the perpetrators.
- Video depicts robbery of McKinley Park teen-ager on Saturday, October 24, in an alley between the 3500 blocks of South Seeley and South Hoyne avenues.
- Surveillance from nearby gas station captures images of the suspected driver.
- 9th District detectives request neighborhood assistance to help track down the perpetrators.
Read more: Police Seek Help ID'ing Robbers of Neighborhood Teen
The district-wide Community Conversation on Wednesday, October 7, will replace community policing meetings for October, including for CAPS Beat 912 in McKinley Park, to help the 9th District inform their 2021 strategic plans.
- Community Conversation offers chance for McKinley Park residents to provide feedback on local strategic policing plans for 2021.
- Online-only event takes place on Wednesday, October 7, and replaces all district community policing meetings for October, including CAPS Beat 912 in McKinley Park.
- Meeting is part of Chicago Police Department activities tied to the consent decree mandating police reform.
Read more: 9th District Police Invite McKinley Park to Help with Strategic Plan
A theft early in the evening on Wednesday, September 9, at the Marathon Gas station at West 35th and South Wood streets resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars in stolen cigarettes.
- Early evening theft on Wednesday, September 9, results in loss of thousands of dollars in cigarettes.
- Theft occurs while goods are being unloaded at the Marathon Gas station at West 35th and South Wood streets.
- Surveillance video depicts suspect stealing from gas station owner's vehicle and absconding west on 35th.
Read more: 9th District Police Seek Help Identifying Gas Station Thief
