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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.
Neighbor's call helps catch attempted carjacking suspects
Wednesday, January 24, 2018  ::   A neighbor’s quick decision to call 911 led to the arrest of two suspects within minutes of an attempt to hijack a car at about 8 p.m., last night in the 1100 South Grove Avenue. Charges are pending against the suspects, one a juvenile and the other an adult,
Police to host community forums
Friday, January 19, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police have scheduled a series of neighborhood-based community forums to discuss crime and prevention as a follow up to the two community-wide meetings held in December at Village Hall.
Oak Park ends Divvy bike sharing
Thursday, January 18, 2018  ::   Oak Park’s withdrawal from the Divvy bike-sharing program means beginning Tues., Jan. 23, riders will no longer be able to pick up or drop off bicycles in the Village.
North Kenilworth carjacking attempt fails
Thursday, January 18, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating the report of an attempted carjacking at about 6:30 p.m., Wed., Jan. 16, in the 1100 block of North Kenilworth Avenue.The car was found still parked at the same location where the attempt was reported to have occurred. Investigators believe the suspect may have accidentally turned off the keyless ignition system.
Running vehicle taken at gunpoint
Tuesday, January 16, 2018  ::   At about 8 a.m. today, Jan. 16, a vehicle hijacking was reported in the first block of Pleasant Street as the victim cleaned the snow from his girlfriend’s car as it was warming up on the street.

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