Boy, 15, charged in 2024 carjacking on Chicago's Near West Side

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A 15-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed carjacking that happened over a year ago on Chicago's Near West Side.

What we know:

The carjacking took place on Sept. 24 in the 1000 block of West 14th Street where the teen was part of a group who stole a 38-year-old woman's car at gunpoint, according to police.

The teen was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm.

What we don't know:

Police have not said how many other suspects were wanted in connection with the carjacking.

The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.

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