Random police calls: 01/24/2012

The following police calls were made January 24, 2012. The accuracy of these reports have not been verified; they are merely a log of the complainants made with the Chicago Police Department.


Man threatens to shoot Uptown clerk?

Police were called to a Chicago, Uptown neighborhood convenience store, around 9:29 p.m.

According to police dispatch, a male inside JJ Peppers at 4800 North Sheridan Road, was threatening to "blast" the clerk and break the store's windows.

A 911 operator heard the confrontation between the clerk and the alleged offender, said police dispatch.

At approximately 9:31 p.m., officers were on the scene.

As of 10:34 p.m., there was no indication authorities made contact with the purported offender.


West Ridge robbery reported

A robbery was reported in Chicago's West Ridge, West Rogers Park community Tuesday evening.

Citing unconfirmed reports, a male victim was robbed near the intersection of West Devon Avenue and North Mozart Street, around 9:41 p.m.

The alleged victim reportedly told 911 that three males stole his wallet and his cell phone.

One source indicated that one of the so-called offenders is an 18-year-old male black, whom the victim reportedly knows by name.

However, that information was not confirmed.


Rogers Park auto-theft

Around 10:20 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1500 block of West Farwell, in Roger Park.

The stolen car was described as a green, 2001 Saturn with temporary tags.

The car may have damage on the front of the hood.

It appears the alleged victim did not witness the car theft.