http://www.cwbchicago.com/2016/05/la...d-of-leaf.html
This is a perfect example of what Chicago is dealing with:
Lakeview Landscaper Robbed Of Leaf Blower, Cops Say
One man is in custody while another remains at large after a landscaping contractor was robbed of a $900 leaf blower in Lakeview, police said.
Brewer (Chicago Police Dept)
The 20-year-old landscaper was working in the 3500 block of N. Janssen (North side a few blocks west of Wrigleyville) when he saw a man stealing the leaf blower from his equipment trailer around 2:30PM on Friday(broad daylight....DGAF).
The victim ran to confront the thief and another man who was standing near their get-away car. The thief pushed the landscaper to the ground and then reached into his waistband to indicate that he had a firearm, the victim said. The two men got into their car and drove off.
Minutes later, police alerted to the robbery found the get-away car parked in an alley behind the 3500 block of N. Bosworth. The lone occupant of the car —Cornelius Brewer of the Chicago Lawn neighborhood (Far South Side, about 11 miles from here)—was arrested.
Meanwhile, the thief who allegedly stole the equipment and reached into his waistband remains at large. He is described as black, about 19-years-old, 6-feet tall, with long dreadlocks. He was last seen running in and out of gangways near Addison and Bosworth, according to a witness. (notice they dont even have a name)
Brewer, 20, is charged with aggravated robbery, theft of lost or mislaid property(are you fucking kidding?!!...it wasnt lost or mislaid...nice way to lessen the charges), battery, and pot possession, according to court records.
Police say Brewer told them that he and the other man went to traffic court earlier on Friday and were just driving around town when they wound up in Wrigleyville. (No traffic court anywhere near there...you dont "get lost driving around" and end up that far north)
The landscaper suffered cuts and bruises in the attack, but he refused medical attention.
Officers also recovered a Stihl cement saw from the suspects’ vehicle. The saw is also believed to be stolen.
Apparently: In the last two years, Mr. Brewer has been arrested 12 times (including this bust), mostly for pot possession and "soliciting unlawful business." He actually managed to stay out of trouble for about eight months...before this, he was last arrested in September.
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