An 84-year-old suburban woman was carjacked on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in Evanston, according to a press release issued by police. The woman was driving her gray 2011 Lexus north on Sheridan Road when she was rear-ended by a black Acura, according to police.
When the woman, who was not injured, got out of the car, an unidentified man jumped into the driver’s seat of the Lexus and drove off, with the Acura fleeing close behind.
The woman’s purse, containing $200, credit cards, and her house keys, was also stolen in the theft.
Police describe the suspects as two young males wearing gray hoodies.
Evanston police are encouraging anyone with information on the crime to call them at 847-866-5040, or to Text-A-Tip by texting CRIMES (274637) and entering EPDTIP into the message line, followed by the tip information.
