CPD poster. Please distribute to neighbors and block club members.

CPD flyer with info on contact numbers for crime tips.

Shooting this evening at SE corner of Fargo and Winchester. Victim is a 15 year old (possible gang related shooting). For more details see neighbor e-mail alert sent earlier this evening.

3rd Anniversary of Hands Across Howard Halloween Patrol

to sign up, please contact me (see e-mail address above), include times you are available (watch goes from 7 - 11 pm, peak times tend to be 8-10 pm).

this is really less of a patrol, more of a corner watch. basically 3 people teams will be stationed at various corners, in chicago, primarily on Birchwood but also Damen on Howard.

if problems are encountered, either on the Chicago or Evanston side, we will ask people to come to the problem spot, then return to their watch corner after it's under control . . . shouldn't take too long as our walkie-talkies are tied into EPD and monitored by CPD.

vests and walkie talkies will be distributed Saturday, before the watch begins.

Reported Crime Incidents & Arrests, Sept. 09 in Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap

Reported Crime Incidents & Arrests, Y2Y (M2M). Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap

Reported Crime Incidents & Arrests, Y2Y (YTD) in Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap

Second Attempted Child Abduction in the Last Week

(from chicago police)
On September 14, 2009 at approximately 6:00 p.m., an 11-year-old girl
was walking in the 7400 block of North Winchester Ave. when a male
white exited the alley and grabbed the victim by her arm.

The offender told the victim to come with him, at which point the
victim was able to pull her arm away and run from offender.

The offender is described as: Male White, in his 50’s, 6′01″ tall and
180 pounds.

The offender was balding with gray hair on the back of his head.

Offender also had a small mustache and had a light complexion.

Offender was seen wearing a white t-shirt and black sweat pants.”

If you have any information about this crime, call the Belmont and
Western Area 3 Detective Division at 312-744-8200, reference R.D.
(police report) #HR538349.

Police also advise parents, teachers, childcare providers and neighbors
to make sure that, if possible, children do not walk in the streets
alone; caution children to be alert for strangers and/or suspicious
cars; and report any suspcicious activity to an adult at once.

(see posts below for sketch of offender and info on first incident and similar incidents in Evanston)

Edited by author 09-16-2009 09:36 AM
Upcoming Events:

9/16
Condo Forum: Ask the Experts, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Rogers Park Library, 6907 N Clark, 2nd Floor, to RSVP call Caleb Sjoblom 773-262-2290 ext 13

9/18
Workshop and tour of 911 center (only those who have already RSVPed)

9/19
Rogers Park World Music Festival, 1610 W. Howard, Wylie White Park, noon to 6 pm.

9/21
Gang Summit (info about gangs) 5145 N. California, 7 pm, to attend send an e-mail to mailto:ltrier@cookcountygov.com

9/23
Positive Loitering on Hoyne between Birchwood and Fargo, 7:30 to 8:30 pm

9/24
CAPS meeting beat 2424, Pottawattomie Park, Wolcott and Rogers, in the park house, 7 - 8 pm

9/26
Official opening of Wylie White Community Center, starts at 11 am, 1610 W. Howard (expected attendees include Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, IL Sec'y of State Jesse White (and his Tumblers), Ald. Joe Moore, State Rep. Julie Hamos, State Sen. Heather Steans, and Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin)

For Evanston police alert please go to http://www.quicktopic.com/3/H/PTurbdRYBOn6hl24iI3 and go to posting no, 17222.

Note: in chicago offender was seen driving white truck, in evanston a blue van

Edited by author 09-19-2009 02:04 PM
Chicago Police Community Alert -- Wanted for Attempted Child Abduction
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On September 9, 2009 at approximately 4:30 p.m., a ten year old female was crossing the alley in the 7400 block of North Greenview when a Hispanic male told the victim to get into the truck and he would drive her home. The pick-up truck is described as an older white pick-up truck with a thin black stripe on the sides and scratches on it. It has plywood on the sides of the truck bed extending beyond the frame of the truck. The driver's side mirror has a smaller round wide angle mirror attached to it. The victim reported the incident to a citizen who was standing nearby and the offender fled in an unknown direction.

The offender is depicted above and is described as: Male Hispanic, 35-40 yoa, with a thin mustache and dark complexion. The offender was wearing a blue baseball cap and spoke only Spanish to the victim. The offender is believed to possibly be a scrap or junk collector.
 
What You Can Do

* If possible do not let children walk alone on the public way
* Caution children to be alert for strangers and/or suspicious vehicles
* Instruct children to report any suspicious activity to an adult at once

If You Have Information

Call Area Three Detectives at 312 744-8200
Reference R.D. #HR528017

Sketch of offender is posted below.

Sketch of individual who attempted child abduction in Chicago and Evanston

In a nutshell, a dog park with keycard access dangles a carrot for compliance. A keycard is arguably a high tech dog tag. For those who want to eat, they will have to register and show that they have the correct tags. The current parks may need keycards if animal control cannot monitor the current dog parks. Just a thought.

In Glenview, the park is by keycard, only. In Chicago, the dogs must have rabies shots and tags to enter the parks. The challenge is to limit the dogs to an area. Limiting them to an area or creating an attractive location by key card only may entice those with dogs to take the corrective action. A Glenview type park, rather than having the dogs running around without shots is wise.

In our area, there is identified rabies. Providing enticement to get the dogs their shots can help, not hurt. I recognize that there are those with phobias. If such a keycard system was not workable, then I would be against it. I think that the current system is unworkable if animal control does not have control of the dog parks. As stated, would residents rather have dogs without rabies shots running free, chasing frisbies and suddenly distracted at Potawattomi Park. This was a suggestion. The logistics of such a section is another story. The feasible another issue. I think that none of us should jump to conclusions. I am not about to suggest anything less to encourage compliance.

If I had my way, I would agree that the leash-less wonders should be fined. There are ordinances. How CAPs can approach that challenge should be part of the agenda. I have asked those without leashes to reconsider. Many don't care unless it hits them in the pocket book. As some of us know, there are a few who belly ache about dog tags and leashes. I don't.

The Park District has specific requirements and procedures for creating dog parks. My interpretation of those requirements was that this park really doesn't meet the specifications required.
That said, my first stop would be to talk to the park supervisor and get the dog park rules.

As great as responsible dog owners are, with their 4 times a day walks and their eyes on the streets because of this, it is my belief that we still have too many irresponsible dog keepers in the area, and consequently, a dog park would quickly turn into a "problem" both within the "dog" area, and the rest of the park as well.

no offense meant, but I hate dog parks

I greatly fear dogs and hate that many owners are scofflaws and leash-averse. I also despise the pit bull-type gangbanger dogs and their chains and intimidating droopy-drawer owners that such parks can legitimately attract. Too many children have been maimed by dogs.

Please, no dog park at Pottawattomie.