Chicago City Wire

Offender: Male juvenile, 16

Charges: Eleven (11) felony counts – Vehicular Hijacking – Aggravated – Firearm

Four (4) felony counts – Robbery – Armed with Firearm

One (1) felony count – Attempt – Vehicular Hijacking – Aggravated – Firearm

Narrative: The above offender was arrested by members of the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force on January 12, 2023, in the 200 block of 69th Place. He was identified as one of the offenders who robbed multiple victims and took their vehicles by force while armed with a firearm. The incidents occurred within hours on August 20, 2022 at the following locations and approximate times:

• August 20 at 12:07 a.m. – 8000 block of S. Campbell (8th District); 33-year-old female victim
•  August 20 at 1:50 a.m. – 3400 block of W. 72nd St. (8th District); 58-year-old male victim
•  August 20 at 2:44 a.m. – 2900 block of S. Union (9th District); 21 and 22-year-old female victims
•  August 20 at 3:25 a.m. – 6500 block of S. Kedzie (8th District); 50-year-old male victim
•  August 20 at 3:40 a.m. – 3700 block of W. 82nd St. (8th District); 40-year-old male victim
•  August 20 at 4:30 a.m. – 5600 block of S. Albany (8th District); 26-year-old male victim
•  August 20 at 4:50 a.m. – 5700 block of S. Richmond (8th District); 45-year-old female victim
•  August 20 at 5:30 a.m. – 8600 block of S. Halsted (6th District); 43-year-old female victim
•  August 20 at 6:08 a.m. – 9500 block of S. Peoria (22nd District); 31-year-old female victim
•  August 20 at 6:12 a.m. – 8400 block of S. Sangamon (6th District); 40-year-old female victim
•  August 20 at 6:20 a.m. – 6600 block of S. Artesian (8th District); 66-year-old female victim
•  August 20 at 6:45 a.m. – 6700 block of S. Washtenaw (8th District); 33-year-old female victim

The offender was placed into custody and charged accordingly. No additional information is available at this time. 

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