A man in his 20s grabbed a 51-year-old woman from behind and held a knife to her throat on the 6900 block of North Greenview around 6:45 p.m. Jan. 8. The man demanded money as the woman began screaming and struggling. The man let go of the victim and fled on foot in an unknown direction, without taking anything.
News Star says....>The following incident was listed among official Chicago police reports from the Chicago Police Department and its police districts. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination."
From the looks of this case, no arrest was made. If there were, would this be a index or non -index crime? Or can only a court of law can make that determination?
Blognotes: I was sent this response from the Pioneer Press - News Star this morning.
Craig,
In response to your question how the News-Star compiles its police blotters, please read the following.
If arrests have been made, we will always mention this fact and include the alleged offender's name, age and address. We do not include this information when juveniles are involved, but we will mention if a juvenile has been arrested.
Otherwise, you are correct in assuming that items reported in the blotter are "unsolved" if we do not cite arrests. I do try to give precedent to those police reports where arrests are noted.
I and my colleagues at Pioneer Press try to select police reports that alert the community to crimes in their area, such as street robberies and burglaries, which seem to be the most popular. Reading the police blotters is a great way to learn how NOT to become a crime victim.
I hope this helps.
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