1... Oct 11, 2024, Thieves loot freight train on West Side, Chicago police say; at least 6 arrested
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-chopper-7-police-response-train-tracks-austin-west-side-live/15418107/
2... Oct 12, 2024, Chicago Railway Cargo Heist: A Bold Theft Sparks Concerns Over Broken System
https://yournews.com/2024/10/12/2865566/chicago-railway-cargo-heist-a-bold-theft-sparks-concerns-over/
2024-10 美零元購再升级 不甩警直接抢火车
芝加哥警方称，窃贼抢劫西区货运列车；至少 6 人被捕
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-chopper-7-police-response-train-tracks-austin-west-side-live/15418107/
作者 Tre Ward WLS logo 2024 年 10 月 11 日
芝加哥 (WLS)——芝加哥警方正在调查周五下午该市西区发生的一起铁路货物盗窃案。
Chopper 7 在现场上方拍摄了这起明目张胆的货运抢劫案，一群明显的小偷被发现在南奥斯汀洗劫一列货运列车，翻遍了多箱商品。
目击者告诉 ABC7，在警察到达之前，至少有十几个人参与了近一个小时的入室盗窃。
“当我看到那些人在那里时，我心想，‘呃，这看起来不对劲，’”目击者肖公主说。“当我们下来的时候，我们看到西塞罗站的那位先生正在打开货运列车。”
肖说，就在那时，她开始拍照，而那群人开始闯入货车厢。
谁真的在做点什么呢？因为很明显这是一个有问题的系统。
肖公主，目击者
联合太平洋公司的一位发言人在周五晚些时候的一份声明中说：“火车停了下来，等待与合作铁路公司换乘，这时窃贼开始打开集装箱。”
芝加哥警方表示，警察在下午 4 点前赶到了北拉蒙大道 400 街区的现场。
“我们看到警察从各个方向飞奔而来，”肖说。
有一次，有人看到警察拔出武器，瞄准至少一辆显然正在飞驰离开现场的车辆。
铁路对此类货运货物盗窃并不陌生。据称，这是几个月内有人第二次闯入铁路线上的货运列车。
“这种事情一再发生，”肖说。
警方称，去年 8 月，在城市西区的劳勒和金齐附近，窃贼闯入另一列货运列车，偷走了多个装满电视的箱子。
肖说，这是西区社区的机会犯罪，对许多人来说，这里没有机会。
“谁真的在对此采取行动呢？”肖说。“因为这显然是一个有问题的系统。”
联合太平洋公司现已从 CPD 接手调查，该公司表示，至少有六人被捕，部分货物被追回。
联合太平洋公司的一位发言人在周五早些时候的一份声明中说，“铁路盗窃对公众、我们的员工和当地执法人员构成安全威胁。”
警方调查时，Metra 列车在 Kedzie 附近停了下来。
芝加哥铁路货物抢劫案：大胆盗窃引发对系统故障的担忧
https://yournews.com/2024/10/12/2865566/chicago-railway-cargo-heist-a-bold-theft-sparks-concerns-over/
作者：Gloria Ogbonna | 2024 年 10 月 12 日
芝加哥西区发生的一起明目张胆的铁路货物盗窃案让当地居民和当局对旨在防止此类犯罪的系统的有效性产生了质疑。
芝加哥警方目前正在调查周五下午发生的光天化日下的抢劫案，一群窃贼洗劫了南奥斯汀社区的一列货运列车。
Chopper 7 拍摄了现场的航拍画面，显示一群明显的小偷正在翻找一辆停下的货运列车上的多箱商品。
在警察赶到之前，混乱的场面持续了近一个小时，暴徒们肆无忌惮地抢劫。
目击者称现场景象令人难以置信。“当我看到那些家伙时，我心想，‘哎呀，这看起来不对劲’，”当地居民 Princess Shaw 说。她和其他人目睹了这群窃贼公然闯入火车车厢，抢劫似乎是零售商品的东西。Shaw 拍了几张犯罪过程的照片，被窃贼的大胆行为震惊了。
“当我们下来时，我们看到西塞罗站的绅士们正在打开货运列车，”她补充道，强调执法部门没有立即做出任何反应。
抢劫发生在火车停下等待与合作铁路换乘时。联合太平洋公司的一位发言人解释说，窃贼在短暂的停运期间开始打开集装箱。
芝加哥警方在下午 4 点前赶到现场。在北拉蒙大道 400 号街区。到那时，窃贼已经在抢劫中取得了重大进展。
像肖一样的目击者描述了警车从多个方向涌入现场的景象。
“我们刚刚看到警察从各个方向飞奔而来，”肖说。有一次，有人看到警察拔出武器，瞄准一辆试图加速逃离犯罪现场的车辆。
尽管执法人员已经赶到，但犯罪已经基本完成。肖对社区不断发生的货运火车盗窃案感到沮丧，她表达了许多人都有的感受：“谁真的做了一些
对此，你有什么看法？因为很明显这是一个有缺陷的系统。”
她的声明反映了居民们日益增长的担忧，即这个问题是系统性的，目前遏制此类犯罪的努力正在失败。
这起事件并不是孤立的。货物盗窃一直是芝加哥铁路系统的一个反复出现的问题，尤其是在西区。
就在几个月前的 8 月，窃贼瞄准了劳勒和金齐附近的另一列货运列车，偷走了装满电视机的箱子。这已经成为一种机会主义盗窃的模式，由于缺乏预防措施，居民们感到脆弱和沮丧。
“这种情况一再发生，”肖说，强调了这些犯罪的重复性。
西区是一个经常被描述为缺乏经济机会的社区，已成为此类犯罪活动的热点。
肖和其他当地人认为，这些盗窃直接反映了该地区更广泛的社会和经济困境。 “这是一起机会犯罪，发生在一个机会稀少的社区，”肖哀叹道。
联合太平洋铁路公司从芝加哥警察局 (CPD) 接手了调查，并确认至少有六人因盗窃被捕。
部分被盗商品已被追回，但损失的总体程度仍在评估中。
联合太平洋铁路公司发言人在周五早些时候发布的一份声明中强调了情况的严重性，称“铁路盗窃对公众、我们的员工和当地执法人员构成了安全威胁。”
该公司负责管理货运线路，对正在发生的盗窃事件表示担忧，并发誓将继续与执法部门密切合作，以防止未来再发生此类事件。
此次调查还导致通勤服务中断，当局对盗窃案进行??调查期间，Metra 列车在凯齐附近停运。
这起最新货物盗窃案的大胆性质，加上该地区的反复发生，引发了人们对芝加哥货运线路安全有效性的严重质疑。
像肖公主这样的居民想知道盗窃周期何时或是否会结束，以及是否会实施有意义的改革来解决潜在问题。
随着调查的继续，社区中的许多人呼吁采取更强有力的预防措施来保护他们的社区，并确保铁路系统不会再遭受盗窃。
来源 ABC7
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Thieves loot freight train on West Side, Chicago police say; at least 6 arrested
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-chopper-7-police-response-train-tracks-austin-west-side-live/15418107/
ByTre Ward Oct 11, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating a railway cargo theft Friday afternoon on the city's West Side.
Chopper 7 was above the scene, showing the brazen freight heist as a mob of apparent thieves were seen ransacking a cargo train in South Austin, ripping through multiple boxes of merchandise.
That's when Shaw said she began snapping pictures just as the group began breaking into the freight cars.
In a statement late Friday, a spokesperson for Union Pacific said "the train was stopped, awaiting an interchange with a partner railroad, when thieves began opening containers."
Chicago police said officers responded to the scene just before 4 p.m. in the 400 block of North Lamon Avenue.
"We just seen the police just, like, flying down here from all different directions," Shaw said.
At one point, police officers were seen drawing their weapons and aiming them toward at least one vehicle apparently speeding away from the scene.
The railway is no stranger to these type of freight cargo thefts. It was the second time in a few months people allegedly broke into cargo trains on the train route.
"This happens on and on, over and over again," Shaw said.
It was back in August, near Lawler and Kinzie on the city's West Side, when thieves broke into another freight train and got away with multiple boxes full of TVs, police said.
It is a crime of opportunity in a West Side neighborhood that Shaw said, for many, is empty of opportunities.
"Who's really doing something about this, right?" Shaw said. "Because obviously this is a broken system."
Union Pacific, who has now taken over the investigation from CPD, said at least six people have been arrested and some of the merchandise was recovered.
In a statement earlier Friday, a Union Pacific spokesperson said, "rail burglaries pose a safety threat to the public, our employees and local law enforcement officers."
Metra trains were stopped near Kedzie when police were investigating.
Chicago Railway Cargo Heist: A Bold Theft Sparks Concerns Over Broken System
https://yournews.com/2024/10/12/2865566/chicago-railway-cargo-heist-a-bold-theft-sparks-concerns-over/
by Gloria Ogbonna | Oct 12, 2024
Gloria Ogbonna stands as an exceptional individual who effortlessly weaves together the crafts of storytelling and writing. From an early age, she possessed an inquisitive spirit and a pen destined for greatness. Her innate grasp of the human experience and an insatiable yearning to unearth untold stories underscore her remarkable journey. Gloria possesses a distinct talent for crafting words that leave a profound impact, showcasing her ability to create change through the art of communication. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of yourNEWS. (Note: Articles may not be original content. Reference byline for original source.)
Chopper 7 was above the scene, showing the brazen freight heist as a mob of apparent thieves were seen ransacking a cargo train in South Austin, ripping through multiple boxes of merchandise.
Witnesses told ABC7 at least a dozen people took part in the burglary for nearly an hour before police even arrived.
"When I seen the guys up there, I'm like, 'Eh, this doesn't look right,'" witness Princess Shaw said. "As we were coming down, we saw the gentleman on Cicero itself, opening up the freight train."That's when Shaw said she began snapping pictures just as the group began breaking into the freight cars.
Who's really doing something about this, right? Because obviously this is a broken system.Princess Shaw, witness
Chicago police said officers responded to the scene just before 4 p.m. in the 400 block of North Lamon Avenue.
"We just seen the police just, like, flying down here from all different directions," Shaw said.
At one point, police officers were seen drawing their weapons and aiming them toward at least one vehicle apparently speeding away from the scene.
The railway is no stranger to these type of freight cargo thefts. It was the second time in a few months people allegedly broke into cargo trains on the train route.
"This happens on and on, over and over again," Shaw said.
It was back in August, near Lawler and Kinzie on the city's West Side, when thieves broke into another freight train and got away with multiple boxes full of TVs, police said.
It is a crime of opportunity in a West Side neighborhood that Shaw said, for many, is empty of opportunities.
"Who's really doing something about this, right?" Shaw said. "Because obviously this is a broken system."
Union Pacific, who has now taken over the investigation from CPD, said at least six people have been arrested and some of the merchandise was recovered.
In a statement earlier Friday, a Union Pacific spokesperson said, "rail burglaries pose a safety threat to the public, our employees and local law enforcement officers."
Metra trains were stopped near Kedzie when police were investigating.
Chicago Railway Cargo Heist: A Bold Theft Sparks Concerns Over Broken System
https://yournews.com/2024/10/12/2865566/chicago-railway-cargo-heist-a-bold-theft-sparks-concerns-over/
by Gloria Ogbonna | Oct 12, 2024
A brazen railway cargo theft on Chicago’s West Side has left local residents and authorities questioning the efficacy of the system designed to prevent such crimes.
Chicago police are currently investigating the broad daylight heist that unfolded Friday afternoon, where a mob of thieves ransacked a freight train in the South Austin neighborhood.
Chopper 7 captured aerial footage of the scene, revealing a group of apparent thieves ripping through multiple boxes of merchandise aboard a stopped cargo train.
The chaotic scene unfolded for nearly an hour before police arrived, allowing the mob to loot undeterred.
Witnesses described the scene as surreal. “When I saw the guys up there, I was like, ‘Eh, this doesn’t look right,’” said local resident Princess Shaw. She, along with others, witnessed the group of thieves brazenly breaking into the train cars as they looted what appeared to be retail merchandise. Shaw took several pictures of the crime in progress, stunned by the audacity of the thieves.
“As we were coming down, we saw the gentlemen on Cicero itself, opening up the freight train,” she added, highlighting the lack of any immediate law enforcement response.
The heist occurred as the train was stopped, waiting for an interchange with a partner railroad. A Union Pacific spokesperson explained that the thieves began opening containers during this brief stoppage.
Chicago police responded to the scene just before 4 p.m. in the 400 block of North Lamon Avenue. By that time, the thieves had made significant headway in their robbery.
Witnesses, like Shaw, described the overwhelming sight of police cars flooding the scene from multiple directions.
“We just saw the police flying down here from all different directions,” Shaw said. At one point, officers were seen drawing their weapons and aiming them at a vehicle that was attempting to speed away from the crime scene.
Despite the arrival of law enforcement, the crime had already been largely committed. Shaw, frustrated by the repeated freight train thefts in her neighborhood, voiced a sentiment shared by many: “Who’s really doing something about this, right? Because obviously this is a broken system.”
Her statement reflects a growing concern among residents that the issue is systemic and that current efforts to curb such crimes are failing.
This incident is not an isolated one. Cargo thefts have been a recurring issue along Chicago’s railway system, particularly on the West Side.
Just a few months earlier, in August, thieves targeted another freight train near Lawler and Kinzie, making off with boxes full of televisions. It’s become a pattern of opportunistic thefts that have left residents feeling vulnerable and frustrated by the lack of preventive measures.
“This happens on and on, over and over again,” Shaw said, underscoring the repetitive nature of these crimes.
The West Side, a neighborhood often described as lacking in economic opportunities, has become a hotspot for such criminal activity.
Shaw and other locals believe that these thefts are a direct reflection of the broader social and economic struggles in the area. “It’s a crime of opportunity in a neighborhood where opportunities are few and far between,” Shaw lamented.
Union Pacific has since taken over the investigation from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and confirmed that at least six individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft.
Some of the stolen merchandise has been recovered, but the full extent of the loss is still being assessed.
In a statement released earlier on Friday, a Union Pacific spokesperson highlighted the gravity of the situation, saying, “Rail burglaries pose a safety threat to the public, our employees, and local law enforcement officers.”
The company, which manages the freight lines, expressed concern over the ongoing thefts and vowed to continue working closely with law enforcement to prevent future incidents.
The investigation also caused disruptions to commuter services, with Metra trains stopped near Kedzie while authorities conducted their investigation into the theft.
The daring nature of this latest cargo theft, combined with its repetition in the area, raises serious questions about the effectiveness of security along Chicago’s freight lines.
Residents like Princess Shaw are left wondering when, or if, the cycle of theft will end and whether meaningful reforms will be put in place to address the underlying issues.
As the investigation continues, many in the community are calling for stronger preventative measures to protect their neighborhoods and ensure that rail systems are secure from further theft.
Source ABC7
Chicago police are currently investigating the broad daylight heist that unfolded Friday afternoon, where a mob of thieves ransacked a freight train in the South Austin neighborhood.
Chopper 7 captured aerial footage of the scene, revealing a group of apparent thieves ripping through multiple boxes of merchandise aboard a stopped cargo train.
The chaotic scene unfolded for nearly an hour before police arrived, allowing the mob to loot undeterred.
Witnesses described the scene as surreal. “When I saw the guys up there, I was like, ‘Eh, this doesn’t look right,’” said local resident Princess Shaw. She, along with others, witnessed the group of thieves brazenly breaking into the train cars as they looted what appeared to be retail merchandise. Shaw took several pictures of the crime in progress, stunned by the audacity of the thieves.
“As we were coming down, we saw the gentlemen on Cicero itself, opening up the freight train,” she added, highlighting the lack of any immediate law enforcement response.
The heist occurred as the train was stopped, waiting for an interchange with a partner railroad. A Union Pacific spokesperson explained that the thieves began opening containers during this brief stoppage.
Chicago police responded to the scene just before 4 p.m. in the 400 block of North Lamon Avenue. By that time, the thieves had made significant headway in their robbery.
Witnesses, like Shaw, described the overwhelming sight of police cars flooding the scene from multiple directions.
“We just saw the police flying down here from all different directions,” Shaw said. At one point, officers were seen drawing their weapons and aiming them at a vehicle that was attempting to speed away from the crime scene.
Despite the arrival of law enforcement, the crime had already been largely committed. Shaw, frustrated by the repeated freight train thefts in her neighborhood, voiced a sentiment shared by many: “Who’s really doing something about this, right? Because obviously this is a broken system.”
Her statement reflects a growing concern among residents that the issue is systemic and that current efforts to curb such crimes are failing.
This incident is not an isolated one. Cargo thefts have been a recurring issue along Chicago’s railway system, particularly on the West Side.
Just a few months earlier, in August, thieves targeted another freight train near Lawler and Kinzie, making off with boxes full of televisions. It’s become a pattern of opportunistic thefts that have left residents feeling vulnerable and frustrated by the lack of preventive measures.
“This happens on and on, over and over again,” Shaw said, underscoring the repetitive nature of these crimes.
The West Side, a neighborhood often described as lacking in economic opportunities, has become a hotspot for such criminal activity.
Shaw and other locals believe that these thefts are a direct reflection of the broader social and economic struggles in the area. “It’s a crime of opportunity in a neighborhood where opportunities are few and far between,” Shaw lamented.
Union Pacific has since taken over the investigation from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and confirmed that at least six individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft.
Some of the stolen merchandise has been recovered, but the full extent of the loss is still being assessed.
In a statement released earlier on Friday, a Union Pacific spokesperson highlighted the gravity of the situation, saying, “Rail burglaries pose a safety threat to the public, our employees, and local law enforcement officers.”
The company, which manages the freight lines, expressed concern over the ongoing thefts and vowed to continue working closely with law enforcement to prevent future incidents.
The investigation also caused disruptions to commuter services, with Metra trains stopped near Kedzie while authorities conducted their investigation into the theft.
The daring nature of this latest cargo theft, combined with its repetition in the area, raises serious questions about the effectiveness of security along Chicago’s freight lines.
Residents like Princess Shaw are left wondering when, or if, the cycle of theft will end and whether meaningful reforms will be put in place to address the underlying issues.
As the investigation continues, many in the community are calling for stronger preventative measures to protect their neighborhoods and ensure that rail systems are secure from further theft.
Source ABC7
Gloria Ogbonna stands as an exceptional individual who effortlessly weaves together the crafts of storytelling and writing. From an early age, she possessed an inquisitive spirit and a pen destined for greatness. Her innate grasp of the human experience and an insatiable yearning to unearth untold stories underscore her remarkable journey. Gloria possesses a distinct talent for crafting words that leave a profound impact, showcasing her ability to create change through the art of communication. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of yourNEWS. (Note: Articles may not be original content. Reference byline for original source.)美「零元購」再升級！不甩警直接搶火車 居民：像耶誕節拆禮物
美國「零元購」再升級，嫌不甩警直接搶貨運火車。（圖／翻攝自 X@Manokekame1）過去幾年，美國出現所謂的「零元購」（zero-dollar shopping）搶劫現象，犯罪者從貨架中偷走商品，大搖大擺離開卻沒人敢阻止。這種現象起源於美國加州，但隨著全美經濟情況不佳，已逐漸蔓延至其他城市。近日芝加哥（Chicago）也發生一起鐵路貨運搶劫案，一群竊賊肆無忌憚地洗劫一列貨運列車，目擊者傻眼表示：「他們就像過聖誕節一樣把車廂打開。」
影片顯示，竊賊從鐵軌上放下一台電視，儘管警車已經亮起警示燈並鳴笛，但竊賊仍繼續他們的非法行動。無線電通訊顯示，警察最初抵達現場時並未逮捕任何人。蕭表示：「他們（警方）已經表現出，對於今天所發生的事情，他們並沒有做好準備。」
這是這條鐵路幾個月內第二次有人破壞貨運列車，蕭表示：「這一次又一次地發生。很明顯，這是一個失靈的系統。」
聯合太平洋鐵路公司（Union Pacific）發言人11日晚間表示：「列車靠站與鐵路公司交接時，竊賊開始打開集裝箱。」該公司表示，至少有6人被捕，部分贓物已被追回。
南奧斯汀居民透露，他們表示已經看到一些贓物在當地街頭和社群媒體上叫賣。居民建議：「如果火車必須停下來，我真的希望能有警衛看守，或者他們一直開到沒人能上鐵軌的地方才停車。」
「零元購」現象起源於加州2014年通過的第47號提案—《安全社區和學校法案》，當時政府為解決監獄過度壅擠狀況，將盜竊金額在950美元（約2.9萬新台幣）以下和其他5項罪行，從重罪（felony）降為輕罪（misdemeanor），成為扒手的「免死金牌」。
提案通過後，雖然加州成功減少了監獄人口，但也導致犯罪氾濫，連鎖商店像是沃爾瑪（Walmart）、Apple Store；住宅區、車輛內物品都成了搶劫受害者，即使有清楚的影片證據，警察依然不受理。
