More license plate readers coming to Chicago's Lake Shore Drive
The goal is help crack down on shootings and carjackings. Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
The goal is help crack down on shootings and carjackings. Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Man crashes vehicle after carjacking woman at gunpoint, beats bystander
A man is in custody Tuesday afternoon after carjacking a woman at gunpoint and later crashing the vehicle on South Lake Shore Drive in East Hyde Park.
A man is in custody Tuesday afternoon after carjacking a woman at gunpoint and later crashing the vehicle on South Lake Shore Drive in East Hyde Park.
Park Manor, Woodlawn residents warned about armed carjackings in June
Residents in Park Manor and Woodlawn are being warned about a series of armed carjackings in June, according to Chicago police.
Residents in Park Manor and Woodlawn are being warned about a series of armed carjackings in June, according to Chicago police.
Rideshare drivers carjacked at gunpoint in West Englewood: police
Chicago police are warning rideshare drivers about a series of recent carjackings in West Englewood on the South Side.
Chicago police are warning rideshare drivers about a series of recent carjackings in West Englewood on the South Side.
No bail for man charged with fatal attempted carjacking outside Belmont Central restaurant in March
Montes De Oca was leaving Tacos El Tio with a 26-year-old man, when he saw a Chevy Equinox drive by, prosecutors said. Montes De Oca allegedly ran back to his vehicle and chased after the Chevy while his co-defendant followed on foot.
Montes De Oca was leaving Tacos El Tio with a 26-year-old man, when he saw a Chevy Equinox drive by, prosecutors said. Montes De Oca allegedly ran back to his vehicle and chased after the Chevy while his co-defendant followed on foot.
New Illinois bills aim to combat carjackings, vehicle thefts
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
Pritzker signs bills to combat carjackings, thefts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Three teens charged in carjacking of Chicago delivery driver
Three juveniles were charged in the carjacking of a delivery driver Wednesday in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Three juveniles were charged in the carjacking of a delivery driver Wednesday in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Two 12-year-olds charged with attempted carjacking in Homan Square
Two 12-year-old boys are facing charges in an attempted carjacking Monday in the Homan Square neighborhood.
Two 12-year-old boys are facing charges in an attempted carjacking Monday in the Homan Square neighborhood.
Chicago cop shoots unarmed, fleeing 13-year-old boy
An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by Chicago police Wednesday after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.
An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by Chicago police Wednesday after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.
Jin Yut Lew case: Chicago man beaten during Chinatown carjacking improving
A Chicago chef who was brutally beaten during a carjacking is no longer in a coma and has been moved to a care center.
A Chicago chef who was brutally beaten during a carjacking is no longer in a coma and has been moved to a care center.
Chicago's top cop has few answers after officer shoots unarmed teen running from vehicle
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to offer any clear defense of the officer, telling reporters, “I’m not going to testify for the officer. No, the officer needs to write his own statement.”
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to offer any clear defense of the officer, telling reporters, “I’m not going to testify for the officer. No, the officer needs to write his own statement.”
Teens charged with carjacking Chicago rideshare drivers at gunpoint
Two teenage boys are facing charges in the armed carjackings of a pair of rideshare drivers on Chicago's South Side.
Two teenage boys are facing charges in the armed carjackings of a pair of rideshare drivers on Chicago's South Side.
Boy, 17, charged with attempted carjacking in Hyde Park
A teenager was charged in connection with an attempted carjacking Tuesday afternoon in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
A teenager was charged in connection with an attempted carjacking Tuesday afternoon in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
17-year-old charged with carjacking 4 victims in the last month
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection to four carjackings that occurred over the last month.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection to four carjackings that occurred over the last month.
Chicago police: 17-year-old carjacked food delivery driver at gunpoint on West Side
A 17-year-old boy is accused of carjacking a food delivery driver at gunpoint last year in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy is accused of carjacking a food delivery driver at gunpoint last year in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Man arrested within 15 minutes of attempting to carjack victim on Chicago's Southwest Side: police
At about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jacquez Oaks allegedly attempted to take a vehicle by force from a 37-year-old man in the 3700 block of South Ashland. Less than 15 minutes later, responding officers arrested Oaks and placed him into custody.
At about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jacquez Oaks allegedly attempted to take a vehicle by force from a 37-year-old man in the 3700 block of South Ashland. Less than 15 minutes later, responding officers arrested Oaks and placed him into custody.
Two 15-year-old boys charged with carjacking delivery driver in Gresham
Two 15-year-old boys were charged with carjacking a delivery driver at gunpoint Sunday in the Gresham neighborhood.
Two 15-year-old boys were charged with carjacking a delivery driver at gunpoint Sunday in the Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago man charged in armed carjacking, robbery in West Garfield Park
A Chicago man was charged in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last February in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last February in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Chicago neighborhoods hiring private security amid increase in carjackings, other crimes
Private patrols can be found monitoring neighborhoods like Bucktown, Lincoln Park and Lake View. And soon ? they'll also be found in the West Loop. It's the latest neighborhood to come together to hire private security to patrol the streets.
Private patrols can be found monitoring neighborhoods like Bucktown, Lincoln Park and Lake View. And soon ? they'll also be found in the West Loop. It's the latest neighborhood to come together to hire private security to patrol the streets.