Friday, December 14, 200 block of South Columbus, 2 PM. Assault. 21-year-old female Art Institute student exiting rest room was confronted by unidentified janitor, who grabbed victim by the arms and shouted, “Get the hell out of here. You are ignorant people. You guys are ignorant people!” Student fled and reported incident to security, but janitor remains at large.
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Wednesday, January 2, 3400 block of South King, 11:15 AM. Retail theft. Drugstore manager saw male offender stash 19 containers of Secret deodorant inside his shirt and exit without paying. Offender was accosted outside the store, where he slipped on the pavement, bumping his head.
Friday, January 18, 2100 block of West Adams, 10:15 AM. Battery, attempted robbery. On his way to school, 13-year-old music student was jumped from behind by unidentified teenage male. Offender punched victim in the eye, grabbed his saxophone, and fled. Victim gave chase, knocked offender to the ground, recovered horn, and ran for it. Offender attempted pursuit but couldn’t catch victim before he made it to school.
