Tow truck driver possessed stolen Chicago Police radio capable of listening to encrypted radio talkgroups that scanners cannot decode
Chicago police officers witness a tow truck driver allegedly get out, put something under a blue garbage bin in the block of 3400 West Potomac, and drive away. They discovered a CPD radio labeled “Property of City of Chicago” with a city inventory number, according to the report obtained by CWB Chicago. The $2,500 radio operated on the police department’s encrypted radio channels. Traffic stop of tow truck in block of 1300 North St. Louis. Driver charged with ... unauthorized use of a public safety radio system, and misdemeanor possession of lost or mislaid property. Tow truck driver had stolen, Chicago police radio capable of decoding scrambled communications, officials say - CWB Chicago BACKGROUND... Migrants, cops clash again after thief steals high-security Chicago police radio from station's front desk - CWB Chicago No connection verified, but related via situational awareness … Chicago Contrarian on X: "The "Soul of Chicago" on full display at 66th and Cicero