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Sources are reporting a vehicle on fire this morning in the area of Kilburn and Springfield.
It is not yet known if there were any injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Sources are reporting the following crimes happened in Rockford today.
If you have any information on these crimes please call the Rockford Police Department or you can email us and we can relay your tip to the police anonymously.
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Sources are reporting a scene at a local gas station.
Sources are reporting at least 10 police squad cars are at the gas station at the intersection of School Street and Kilburn.
Sources in the area reported shots fired in that area shortly before the police arrived at the scene. So it is not yet known if these two incidents are related.
No other details are available at this time
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On 01/07/2019 at 1819 hours, Rockford Police responded to 1502 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford, (KFC) in reference to an Attempted Armed Robbery.
Officers met with employees at KFC who advised that a unknown black male suspect entered the business and announced an armed robbery, while the suspect was brandishing a kitchen knife.
The suspect demanded the employees open the cash register but they did not. The suspect tried to open the cash register but was unsuccessful.
The employees were able to make the suspect leave the business without taking any money from the register. The suspect was last seen northbound from the business on foot. A search of he immediate area for the suspect by officers was unsuccessful. This investigation is ongoing.
Several sources reporting numerous police officers working a scene on the West side.
Numerous police are working a scene near Kilburn, near Auburn.
Unknown what happened due to the encryption.
We been told it was another robbery, but we can not confirm it yet.
They are searching for suspects in the area, butagain unknown what the suspects descriptions are dueto the encryption.
RS fan sent us this: 8 squads went by our house tonight on kilburn just north of Auburn with just their lights on (no sirens) headed North on Kilburn. They were going up and down the streets with their lights shining towards people’s yard. Looked like they were looking for someone.
Smdh I really wish scanner feed was made available to the public. I have to drive home tonight from work in fear of what’s going on. I mean there seriously could be a mad man on the run and I have to go inside my home.
Luckily My husbands home and this is what he just text me. But Every night I make my husband wait for me outside in our garage just to insure my safety and the safety of our children.
We choose to live in the neighborhood we live in because its affordable. I cant see myself paying $1200 or more just to live on the east side.
Needed to vent for a min. Just was giving you guys a heads up. Alot of commotion going up and down Kilburn. THANK YOU for everything you guys do at the Rockford Scanner.
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Sources are reporting several police officers working a scene near Auburn and Kilburn. Possibly at the Burger King.
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On Wednesday December 19th, 2018 at 7:28pm, Rockford Officer’s responded to 3201 Gilbert Ave in reference to an attempted robbery.
Through further investigation, they learned that the suspect called in a pizza delivery for that address and attempted to rob the pizza delivery person in the parking lot.
The suspect held a loaded rifle magazine in his hand, pointed it at the delivery person, and demanded property from him. A struggle ensued between both individuals prior to the suspect fleeing on foot southbound.
No property was taken and the victim was not injured.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 27-35 years of age, 5’08”, 155 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Rockford Police at 815-966-2900, or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers (815) 963-7867.
Sources are reporting an armed robbery that happened in Rockford.
Numerous police and police k-9 are on scene of an armed robbery in the 3200 block of Gilbert. (Near Kilburn)
The victim is a pizza delivery driver
Suspects got away, police are searching the area.
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Several source are reporting a serious accident in Rockford.
It happened this evening in the area of Kilburn between School st and Auburn.
Injuries were reported.
We been told life threatening injuries, but not confirmed.
The road is blocked off and are diverting traffic.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Sources reporting a few bad accidents in the area tonight.
Dense fog continues to affect much of the area this evening, and will likely continue to develop and persist into Saturday morning. In addition to low visibility, temperatures were at or below the freezing mark in areas west and north of Chicago, and this may result in slick spots on some area roadways overnight. Visibility was a little better south and southeast of Chicago, but will likely deteriorate later tonight. Use caution if traveling across the region overnight and early Saturday.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY…
* VISIBILITY…A quarter mile or less.
* IMPACTS…Reduced visibilities will result in hazardous driving
conditions through early Saturday. Slick spots are likely on
some road surfaces overnight as temperatures fall below freezing
in many spots.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving…slow down…
use your headlights…and leave plenty of distance ahead of you
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Sources are reporting a rollover accident with multiple injuries.
It happened around 6:20 pm tonight near Meridian and Kilburn.
A vehicle has rolled over near this location.
At least 2 people are reporting injuries.
Avoid the area or expect delays.
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Just before 11 pm police were dispatched for a suspicious person on Kilburn.