Officials say a Woodstock man attacked and then carjacked an Uber driver in Chicago after he became upset with the driver’s music selection. Jose Ortiz-Perez, 30, of Woodstock, was charged with one count of vehicular hijacking, a Class 1 felony. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on August 17 at Franklin Street and Adams Street […]
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Waukegan woman charged with attempting to carjack vehicle, stealing a car, from Elite Motors
A Waukegan woman is facing charges of attempted vehicle carjacking after using a metal pole to threaten a person before breaking open the front door of a car dealership and stealing the keys to a Lexus, authorities said. Shabrel Wester, 29, has been charged with felony attempted carjacking, felony possession of a stolen automobile, felony […]
Man who carjacked sedan flees police near Wadsworth, crashes out in Wisconsin, video shows
A man was arrested after he allegedly carjacked a sedan in Chicago and later fled from police near Wadsworth before crashing out and getting arrested in Wisconsin earlier this month. A white 2024 Toyota Camryย was reportedly carjacked in Chicago at around 7:50 p.m. on May 15. The Chicago Police Department and a helicopter with the […]
Police investigating after suspects carjack victim in Round Lake, later flee from officers
Police are investigating after two suspects carjacked a man of his sedan at an apartment complex in Round Lake before later fleeing from police. The Round Lake Police Department responded around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday to the 200 block of West Forest Avenue in Round Lake for a report of a carjacking. Round Lake Police Chief […]
1 of 3 suspects charged after surrounding car, pointing gun at occupants during carjacking in Waukegan
One of three suspects has been arrested after they surrounded a car and pointed a gun at the occupants during a carjacking at a restaurant in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 8:30 p.m. on June 30, 2020, to a Subway restaurant for a report of a robbery. A 21-year-old woman told officers she […]
Pre-trial release denied for man accused of carjacking victim at Lake Forest Oasis, leading to police pursuit
A judge denied pre-trial release to a man who authorities say carjacked and injured a victim in the parking lot of the Lake Forest Oasis before leading state police on a pursuit on Interstate 94. The Illinois State Police responded around 3:40 a.m. on February 15 to the Lake Forest Oasis, 13783 East Oasis Service […]
Man arrested after allegedly carjacking and injuring victim at Lake Forest Oasis, leading to police pursuit
Authorities have arrested a suspect who allegedly carjacked and injured a victim in the parking lot of the Lake Forest Oasis before leading state police on a pursuit on Interstate 94. The Illinois State Police responded around 3:40 a.m. Thursday to the Lake Forest Oasis, 13783 East Oasis Service Rd in Lake Forest, for a […]
Suspect carjacks, injures victim at Lake Forest Oasis and leads police on pursuit on Interstate 94
A suspect carjacked and injured a victim in the parking lot of the Lake Forest Oasis before leading state police on a pursuit on Interstate 94, officials said. The Illinois State Police responded around 3:40 a.m. Thursday to the Lake Forest Oasis, 13783 East Oasis Service Rd in Lake Forest, for a report of a […]
Detectives identify suspects in violent carjacking of pregnant mother whose child was abducted near Libertyville
Detectives have identified key suspects involved in the carjacking of a pregnant mother who was run over and had her child abducted near Libertyville last year. The incident happened around 3:35 p.m. on February 23 in the 16000 block of West Buckley Road in unincorporated Libertyville. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said […]