Crime & Safety

Thieves Carjack Woman, Crash Car On Chicago's South Side, Police Say

The offenders entered and attempted to leave the scene but struck a post. The two got out and left the scene on foot.

(CBS Chicago)

September 20, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) — Thieves crashed a vehicle after carjacking a woman at gunpoint Thursday night in the Washington Heights neighborhood, according to police.

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It happened just before 11 p.m. in the 9900 block of South Halsted Street.

Police said the 46-year-old woman was sitting inside the parked vehicle when two armed males approached and told her to get out of the vehicle, which she complied.

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