Only 15-percent of carjackers in Chicago have been arrested, study says
Chicago leaders blame the recent surge in carjackings on bored young people looking for trouble.
Chicago leaders blame the recent surge in carjackings on bored young people looking for trouble.
Study suggests youth aren't driving surge in Chicago carjackings
Professor Robert Vargas, who has studied the data, says it is critical to remember only about 15-percent of carjackers in Chicago have been arrested.
Professor Robert Vargas, who has studied the data, says it is critical to remember only about 15-percent of carjackers in Chicago have been arrested.
16-year-old girl charged in Chicago carjacking spree
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with carjacking four separate drivers at gunpoint this year, and with stealing a car with a young child in the back seat.
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with carjacking four separate drivers at gunpoint this year, and with stealing a car with a young child in the back seat.
16-year-old girl charged in 4 separate Chicago carjackings
A teenager was charged in connection with four separate armed carjackings and with stealing a car with a young child in the back seat, police said Thursday.
A teenager was charged in connection with four separate armed carjackings and with stealing a car with a young child in the back seat, police said Thursday.
Pair charged in armed carjacking in Humboldt Park
Two Chicago men were charged with stealing a car at gunpoint early Monday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Two Chicago men were charged with stealing a car at gunpoint early Monday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Chicago man sideswiped victim's vehicle, then carjacked him at gunpoint: police
The victim said his vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle that was traveling in the area. The victim pulled over to report the crash, and Robinson allegedly displayed a gun and demanded the victim's keys. He then drove off in the victim's vehicle, police said.
The victim said his vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle that was traveling in the area. The victim pulled over to report the crash, and Robinson allegedly displayed a gun and demanded the victim's keys. He then drove off in the victim's vehicle, police said.
Chicago carjackers take vehicle with 2 children inside, police say
A vehicle with two young children in it was stolen Wednesday night in Chicago and later recovered on the North Side, police said.
A vehicle with two young children in it was stolen Wednesday night in Chicago and later recovered on the North Side, police said.
Oak Lawn crime: Suspects fire shots at witness, crash stolen vehicle before attempting to carjack mother
After striking the tree, four offenders attempted to carjack a mother who was driving south on Minnick Avenue with her small child shortly after the crash, police said. The offenders approached her, one of which pointed a handgun at her while another attempted to open the passenger side door of her vehicle.
After striking the tree, four offenders attempted to carjack a mother who was driving south on Minnick Avenue with her small child shortly after the crash, police said. The offenders approached her, one of which pointed a handgun at her while another attempted to open the passenger side door of her vehicle.
Man charged in violent Chicago carjacking
A Chicago man is facing charges in a carjacking and beating last December in West Pullman on the South Side.
A Chicago man is facing charges in a carjacking and beating last December in West Pullman on the South Side.
Chicago man 'left for dead' after carjacking near Dan Ryan
A family in Chinatown is reaching out for help after their father was found brutally beaten and ?left for dead? after a carjacking last week.
A family in Chinatown is reaching out for help after their father was found brutally beaten and ?left for dead? after a carjacking last week.
Addison man charged with trying to carjack 71-year-old woman in Chicago
A 47-year-old Addison man is accused of trying to carjack a 71-year-old woman in Chicago on Wednesday.
A 47-year-old Addison man is accused of trying to carjack a 71-year-old woman in Chicago on Wednesday.
Chicago man, 61, brutally beaten, 'left for dead' after carjacking near Dan Ryan
A family in Chinatown is reaching out for help after their father was found brutally beaten and “left for dead” after a carjacking last week.
A family in Chinatown is reaching out for help after their father was found brutally beaten and “left for dead” after a carjacking last week.
Carjackers pull man out of vehicle in Lake View
A man was carjacked by two people Tuesday night in the Lake View neighborhood.
A man was carjacked by two people Tuesday night in the Lake View neighborhood.
Chicago teen charged with carjacking delivery driver in Back of the Yards
An 18-year-old was charged with carjacking a delivery driver at gunpoint last March in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
An 18-year-old was charged with carjacking a delivery driver at gunpoint last March in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
6 arrested after armed carjacking in Chicago, leading police on chase: officials
Another armed carjacking in Chicago. This time, six individuals were arrested after a police chase.
Another armed carjacking in Chicago. This time, six individuals were arrested after a police chase.
18-year-old charged in pair of Chicago carjackings
A Chicago teenager is facing charges in two carjackings, one of which took place last September in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
A Chicago teenager is facing charges in two carjackings, one of which took place last September in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Woman carjacked at red light in the Loop
A woman was carjacked at a red light early Friday in the Loop.
A woman was carjacked at a red light early Friday in the Loop.
Illinois bill would require automakers to provide help to police when investigating carjackings
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says there has been about a 30 percent increase in carjackings this year, driven by the fact that people know they can get away with it.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says there has been about a 30 percent increase in carjackings this year, driven by the fact that people know they can get away with it.
Illinois lawmakers hoping automakers can give police help with carjackings
Carjackings have skyrocketed in the past year. Now, a new plan asks automakers to give police some help.
Carjackings have skyrocketed in the past year. Now, a new plan asks automakers to give police some help.
16-year-old charged in Rogers Park carjacking
A teenager was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint this February in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
A teenager was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint this February in the Rogers Park neighborhood.