Police Chief Victim Of Theft While In Chicago For Chiefs Conference
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A police chief had her personal items stolen downtown while visiting Chicago for an international police chiefs conference Friday, according to Chicago police sources.
The victim, a 55-year-old woman from Virginia was sitting in an establishment in the 500 block of North Wabash around 6:30 p.m. when she had her personal belongings swiped, Chicago police say.
NOW: sources tell me a 55 y.o. female was sitting inside a Loop establishment when her personal belongings were stolen.
— Brad Edwards (@tvbrad) October 26, 2019
This is of note because the victim is a Police Chief in town for the International Association of Chiefs of Police @TheIACP Conf. #IACP2019
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The conference for the International Association of Chiefs of Police brings together 16,000 public safety professionals. It runs through Tuesday in Chicago.
President Donald Trump is set to speak at the conference on Monday in his first visit to Chicago in his presidency.