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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01 · 1/18/2026 08:50 AM
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Near West School for theft in progress, please.
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An older blue Nissan Altima with a group of four masked males stealing catalytic converters.
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Possible catalytic converter theft near West School St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible theft in progress near West School St. Callers reported several individuals in an older blue Nissan Altima appearing to steal catalytic converters. The situation was ongoing at the time of the call.

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W School St, Chicago, IL 60641
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