About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 003rd District (Grand Crossing) of recent vehicular hijacking incidents. In each incident, two to three male offenders approached a victim that was standing just outside his vehicle. The offenders displayed a handgun and demanded the victim's vehicle. The offenders then entered the vehicle and drove from the scene. These incidents have occurred in the general geographical locations listed below:
Incident times and locations:
• 7100 block of south Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. on August 30, 2022 at 1:00 A.M.
• 7400 block of south Wabash Ave. on August 30, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
About the offenders:
The offenders are described as African-American males wearing hooded sweatshirts and face masks.
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc.)
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area One (312) 747-8384
JF 375677, JF 376636
(Reference: PATTERN # P22-1-123)
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