Chicago police warning drivers that they could get carjacked right after parking their cars
Chicago police warning drivers that they could get carjacked right after parking their cars
Chicago police say some drivers have been targeted by carjackers right after parking. Nate Rodgers reports.
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.
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