Woman, 43, carjacked at knifepoint in Lake View East: Chicago police

CHICAGO - A woman was held at knifepoint as her car was stolen in Lake View East early Wednesday morning. 

Police say the victim, a 43-year-old woman, was getting into her car in the 700 block of West Melrose Street around 3:30 a.m. when a male offender put a knife to her back. 

He then took her 2016 Toyota SUV and fled. 

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The victim was not injured and carjacker got away. Area Three detectives are investigating.