Chicago police warning drivers that they could get carjacked right after parking their cars
CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning drivers to watch out when they are parking cars after a string of carjackings reported in April in Austin on the West Side.
In each incident, someone who was parking, had parked, or sitting inside their vehicle was approached by a group of males who flashed a weapon and demanded their vehicle, Chicago police said in a community alert.
The robberies happened:
- About 5:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 12, in the 400 and 500 block of North Leamington Avenue;
- About 7:30 p.m. April 14, in the 400 block of North Leamington Avenue;
- And about 8:20 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. April 14, in the 500 block of North Leclaire Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253.