Cop Beat Up By Wrigley Field Thieves: Police

CHICAGO, IL - Two people were charged with felonies recently after police say they stole a jacket and credit card from a victim at Wrigley Field and attacked a police officer who confronted them.

Hector Mendoza, 24 and Sergio Hernandez, 26 - both of the 3100 block of N. Hamilin - were charged following the disturbance at Grace and Kenmore, just a couple of blocks north of Wrigley Field.

According to police, a woman at Wrigley Field had her jacket stolen from Mendoza, who fled northbound on Kenmore Ave. When a nearby police officer attempted to stop Mendoza, he was "ambushed" by Hernandez.

Reports indicate both Mendoza and Hernandez continued to batter the officer. Mendoza is also accused of using a victim's credit card to purchase items from inside the stadium.

Mendoza was charged with attempting to disarm a police officer, theft, aggravated battery to a police officer and use of an account number, all felonies. Hernandez was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery to a police officer.