Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District. For example, it typically does not include news of crimes committed in the eastern and southern sectors of the district---because the Southwest Chicago Post's coverage area is primarily the neighborhoods that border Midway Airport and secondarily because including the relatively large volume of crime news from elsewhere in the district would be a logistical challenge. We make this note to offer a little helpful perspective and remind everyone that while crime is definitely a concern in all parts of the district (as it always has been), crime remains relatively low overall in Sector 1. May all of us work together diligently to keep it that way. May all of us also remember that a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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A career criminal was charged with burglary after he allegedly broke into an apartment near
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| Michael Vassar |
Police said that while they were booking Michael Vassar, 58, of 45th and State, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespass to property at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, they learned that a maintenance man had discovered the burglary.
Police said that the apartment unit's door had been forced open, and inside was a black bag containing a pry bar and a screwdriver. They added that Vassar, when first apprehended, had in his possession a rent application that was identical to those stored in the vacant apartment unit.
The CPD incident report gave no indication of a court date. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, Vassar has served time for a number of crimes dating back to 1977, including burglary, theft and armed robbery.
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Four thugs robbed La Milpa grocery store, 4425 W. 55th St., at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. The store owner, a 31-year-old Northwest Side man, told police that two of the men walked in, one flashed a revolver and said, "I only want the money" in Spanish. The store owner gave them a cash drawer with $30 cash, and the quartet ran away west on 55th Street. They are described as Hispanic men age 18-19, wearing hoodies.
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Want to work directly with Chicago Police to prevent crime in your neighborhood? If you live in Beat 813 or 833 (see map), come to West Lawn Park at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28. Hear updates on crime in your neighborhood and learn how you can work with neighbors and police to make the community safer and better for all.
Burglars pried open the rear door of Metro PC Wireless, 8117 S. Pulaski, and stole 75 cell phones valued at $8,325. The crime was discovered by a neighbor, a 66-year-old woman, who told police that she heard a loud noise at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, looked out her home's window, saw two men entering the store, and called 911. The criminals are described only as men 5'6 to 5'10 and 160-180 pounds.
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A 24-year-old West Elsdon man told police he was robbed by four thugs as he walked on a sidewalk in front of 5230 S. Keeler at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20. The quartet walked up from behind, one grabbed the victim in a bearhug and others rifled through his pockets, stealing a wallet with $60 cash. The crooks are described as black men age 16-20.
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A 20-year-old Archer Heights man told police that two gangbangers beat him with fists and a crowbar at a gas station at 4500 S. Pulaski at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. The victim said the duo asked him, "Do you gang bang?" and "What you is?" before attacking him. A short time later, they sped away in a white Chevy Tahoe. They are described as Hispanic men age 20-25, 5'8 and 140-190 pounds, with short black hair.
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An 81-year-old West Lawn woman told police that a fellow tenant pushed her in the chest as she went to get the mail in her apartment building near 62nd and Komensky at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. The neighbor, a 30-40-year-old woman, allegedly said, "Crazy lady, get out of the way," before pushing the victim. The CPD incident report said police attempted to contact the alleged offender, without results.
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A 27-year-old West Elsdon man told police that an armed criminal robbed him as he walked down a sidewalk in front of 5245 S. Kildare at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. The victim told police he was walking home from work when the thug pulled a pistol on him. The victim grabbed the gun and wrestled with the crook when he was punched in the head. The attacker stole the victim's cell phone and fled on foot. He is described as a black man age 23, 5'6 to 6'0.
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A 29-year-old South Side man told police he was robbed near his room at the Saratoga Motel, 7701 S. Cicero, at 10:18 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. He said a thug brandishing a pistol approached him and said, "You know what time it is." The victim fought back and struggled with the would-be robber, until the gun fell and the criminal fled on foot. The crook is described only as a black man wearing a hoody.
A 42-year-old West Elsdon man told police he was robbed by two thugs as he walked on a sidewalk in front of 5030 S. Kilpatrick at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The pair approached and ordered him to the ground. The victim complied, and one of the robbers held a gun to his head while the other stole $60 cash from his pockets. The two then fled on foot. They are described as black men age 25, both about 6'0 tall, and one weighing 170 pounds and the other 260 pounds.
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Burglars forced open the side window of a garage near 57th and Keeler and stole assorted tools and a supply of auto clay. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 43-year-old woman, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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Burglars forced open the overhead door of a garage near 43rd and Karlov and stole assorted tools, and three tires and rims, and damaged the headlight of a truck parked inside. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 43-year-old man, at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19.
Burglars entered the unlocked service door of a garage near 83rd and Kostner and stole four tires and rims. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 47-year-old man, at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20.
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Burglars used a stolen garage door opener to enter a garage near 68th and Kilbourn and steal several power tools. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 29-year-old man, at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
Burglars forced open the front door of an apartment near 64th and Keeler and stole two TVs, a DVD player and a laptop computer. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 30-year-old man, at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Burglars kicked in the side door of a home near 49th and Knox and stole about $90 cash and assorted jewelry. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 58-year-old woman, when she came home from work at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.
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