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Woman drops purse, retreats before pair with handgun
Thursday, February 15, 2018  ::   A 33-year-old Oak Park woman gave up her purse to two men, one believed to be armed with a handgun, at about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the 400 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Police have not determined if the incident is related to another robbery that occurred later the same night on Randolph Street at Harvey Avenue.
Wallet, phone taken at gunpoint
Thursday, February 15, 2018  ::   A 31-year-old Oak Park man reported that his wallet and cell phone were taken at gunpoint at about 9:15 p.m., Wed. Feb. 14 as he walked westbound on Randolph Street at Harvey Avenue.
Snow parking rules no longer in effect
Sunday, February 11, 2018  ::   The snow emergency has ended. Standard parking rules and regulations are now in effect.
New details emerge in alleged abduction and attack of 13-year-old girl
Thursday, February 8, 2018  ::   New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into the alleged abduction and assault of a 13-year-old girl, according to Oak Park Police, including a composite sketch of a suspect.
Couple robbed of $80 at gunpoint
Sunday, February 4, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating the armed robbery of a couple reported at about 7:30 p.m., last night on Jackson Boulevard near Carpenter Street. A wallet containing $80 was taken, but no injuries were reported.
Police release 2017 crime statistics
Friday, February 2, 2018  ::   The overall crime rate in Oak Park increased a modest 2 percent in 2017, the increase driven in part by an uptick in robberies, the category that includes incidents of vehicle hijackings that have spiked throughout the region.
Teen arrested for Austin Gardens robbery
Thursday, February 1, 2018  ::   An Oak Park teenager was arrested after being accused of striking another teen with a tree branch and taking his cell phone at about 3:30 p.m., yesterday in Austin Gardens on Forest Avenue just north of Lake Street. No injuries were reported.
Oak Park Police now on Facebook, Twitter
Monday, January 29, 2018  ::   Residents can now receive regular updates related to public safety via the Police Department's new Facebook and Twitter accounts. The sites also are intended to increase community outreach, highlight resources and provide crime-prevention tips.
Three charged in attempted carjacking
Monday, January 29, 2018  ::   Three Chicago men have been charged in connection with the attempted carjacking Saturday at the Shell gas station on Harrison Street at Austin Boulevard.
Police visibility high
Friday, January 26, 2018  ::   Residents who think they may have noticed more marked police cars are not imagining it. Police have significantly increased their presence in recent weeks, keeping marked squads constantly on the move throughout the community both on the streets and in the alleys. Oak Park Police also are relying on long-established relationships with other law enforcement agencies, including the County Sheriff’s Police who have stepped up patrols and high-visibility traffic stops in and around Oak Park.

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