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Chicago officials unveil comprehensive plan to combat robberies and vehicle thefts
CPD introduces a comprehensive strategy, emphasizing technology, community engagement, and targeted enforcement missions to address rising crime rates.
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Surveillance video reveals brazen auto theft as suspect seizes opportunity at gas station
Surveillance footage depicts the victim refueling their vehicle as the suspect, arriving in a dark-colored SUV, strategically positions themselves nearby. After patiently waiting for the victim to finish and return the nozzle, the suspect seizes the moment to slip into the unlocked passenger side door and speed off with the stolen vehicle, fleeing northbound on York Road.
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Chilling surveillance video captures fatal carjacking incident in Cicero
Footage from a surveillance camera reveals the harrowing moments of a deadly carjacking in Cicero. The victim was shot and the assailants quickly fled the scene, making a getaway in the stolen vehicle
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Video shows frightening tactic of boxing in drivers before getting carjacked in Wrigleyville
Surveillance video shows two women getting carjacked overnight just outside of Merkle’s Bar and Grill in Wrigleyville.
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Calls for National Carjacking Hotline Grow as Pritzker Could Sign Bill That Would Expand Tracking of Stolen Vehicles
Calls for a national carjacking hotline are growing as Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker could sign a law that would expand law enforcement’s access to tracking stolen vehicles, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Video: Teens Attempted Carjacking Failed Because They Can't Drive a Stick
Authorities from the Montgomery County Department of Police in Maryland arrested two teenagers for a “strong-arm” carjacking Saturday.
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Chicago Police Warn of Recent String of Armed Robberies, Carjackings
Chicago police have issued an alert about a string of robberies and carjackings on the North Side, some of which took place just minutes apart from each other.
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Police Warn of Recent String of Robberies in West Ridge
Chicago police are warning residents of a recent string of reported robberies in West Ridge, NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Florida Teen Arrested After Carjacking 82-Year-Old in Caught-on-Camera Attack
A teen was arrested for allegedly pushing an 82-year-old man to the ground before carjacking him last month in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities said.
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Officials Investigating After Shots Fired During Attempted Carjacking in Mount Prospect
Police are investigating after shots were fired during an attempted carjacking in Mount Prospect Thursday morning, officials said.
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Illinois State Trooper Injured in Crash While Chasing Suspected Carjacker
An Illinois State Police trooper was injured early Wednesday when he crashed his vehicle after chasing a suspected stolen car in Chicago’s Burnside neighborhood, according to officials.
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ISP Trooper Injured in Crash After Following Carjacked Vehicle
An Illinois State Trooper was injured in Chicago’s Burnside neighborhood after crashing into a tree while attempting to follow a carjacked vehicle. Evrod Cassimy has more.
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Hyundai Stolen on North Side in Crime Similar to Viral TikTok ‘Challenge'
A Hyundai was stolen on Chicago’s North Side Tuesday in a crime strikingly similar to a viral TikTok challenge that has targeted older Hyundais and Kias, NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.