Man Armed With Knife, Hammer Damaged Property During Attempted Break-In at Amstar Fueling Mini Mart

8058 S Cottage Grove Ave

Published Jun 9 at 4:07 AM · Updated Jun 9 at 4:21 AM

Summary

A man armed with a knife and hammer attempted to break into the Amstar Fueling Mini Mart in Chicago, causing property damage before fleeing west on foot. Police are searching for the suspect, described as a Black male, 5'5'' to 5'8'', with a skinny build and light complexion, last seen wearing a navy blue hoodie, black shorts, and red and black shoes.

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Jun 9, 4:07AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8058 S Cottage Grove Ave.

Jun 9, 4:07AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8058 S Cottage Grove Ave.

Jun 9, 4:07AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8058 S Cottage Grove Ave.

Jun 9, 4:07AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8058 S Cottage Grove Ave.

Jun 9, 4:07AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8058 S Cottage Grove Ave.

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CPD Zn 8 · Jun 9, 4:47AM · 0:23

622, you can show me with one in protective custody. 622 with one in protective custody. It's going to be 409. And is this the same individual from the criminal damage to property on Cottage? 622, still trying to determine that. 10-4.

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CPD Zn 8 · Jun 9, 4:32AM · 0:29

23. 23, someone cast as busy. I have a person with a knife, 720 East 81st is where you're heading, apartment 3, Amanda Revere. States her 37-year-old son is walking around with a hammer and a knife in the home. He has mental health issues but hasn't been diagnosed. He's having a meltdown. Again, yelling, cursing, and pacing. No partial weapon, nothing further. 626, is that related to, sorry, 623, is that related to 622's job?

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CPD Zn 8 · Jun 9, 4:21AM · 0:03

622, he was also carrying a hammer and a knife.

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