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Police in Chicago are searching for a man reportedly seen swinging a baseball bat at people near W 79th St and S Ashland Ave. The suspect was last observed walking northbound, and officers are expanding their search to nearby areas.

Report of Man Brandishing Baseball Bat at People

Citizen incorrectly reported that this suspect is also wanted for arson. The suspect being sought for arson is linked to another incident involving a car that was set on fire.

614. Alright, 10-4. 614, go ahead. Can I get back to the last message? Yes, go ahead.

 Wanted for arson, Jonathan Gostin fled eastbound on 79th Street down the alley from St. Lawrence. Last, wearing a gray shirt, black pants.

614. Alright, 10-4. 614, go ahead. Can I get back to the last message? Yes, go ahead. Wanted for arson, Jonathan Gostin fled eastbound on 79th Street down the alley from St. Lawrence. Last, wearing a gray shirt, black pants.

The suspect was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black pants, heading eastbound on 79th and Lawrence. He is also wanted for arson.

I'm gonna tour the area for this fire starter. I'm gonna check between St. Lawrence Cottage, 79th to 83rd. They said he fled on foot southbound in the east alley of St. Lawrence.

Police are now searching southbound in the east alley of St. Lawrence for the suspect.

Negative results for 74th and 75th Streets. Were there any updates from 602 Sam?

The search continues with no results yet in nearby areas. Police are awaiting further updates.

Can I get that unit to check 75th and 74th, please?

Can I get that unit to check 75th and 74th, please? Alright, 22 King, check 74th and 75th. 10-4.

Police are expanding their search to nearby areas for the suspect.

So far we've toured from 79 to around 76. I haven't seen anybody matching that description.

Officers have searched the area but have not found the suspect yet.

Alright, so far we're on 78th Street, we'll see him on Ashland, but we'll keep turning.

Police are actively searching the area for the suspect last seen walking northbound, but have not located anyone yet.

22. Check out an assault in progress, 79 and Ashland. I got a male walking northbound swinging a bat at things, just trying to hit anyone. Unknown if he has mental problems. He's a male, Black, wearing a blue robe, a white top, blue jeans. No further.

602 Sam. Can you check the pods for 79 and Ashland? Supposed to be a male walking northbound,

 swinging a bat, has on a blue robe, white top, blue jeans, male black.

602 Sam. Can you check the pods for 79 and Ashland? Supposed to be a male walking northbound, swinging a bat, has on a blue robe, white top, blue jeans, male black.

Police are responding to a report of a man swinging a baseball bat at people. The suspect was last seen walking northbound.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 79th St & S Ashland Ave.

Report of Man Brandishing Baseball Bat at People

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