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Minivan Carjacked With 2-Year-Old Child Inside Monday Evening, Police Say

The child was dropped off at an unknown place in Oak Park unharmed, police said.

Portage Park »

Carjackers In Portage Park Shoot Man, Drive Off With His Car: Police

The incident occurred in the 3500 block of North Lavergne Avenue.

Bald Teens Yanking People From Cars In Douglas Carjackings

Police said there have been carjackings Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Douglas.

Logan Square »

Logan Square Carjacker Robs Man At Knifepoint, Police Say

The robbery happened just after 10 p.m Saturday in the 3400 block of West Shakespeare Avenue.

Armed Carjacker Steals New Dodge Charger In Hyde Park: U. of C. Police

The car was stolen just off 53rd Street on Dorchester Avenue.

Prairie Shores Carjacker Believed Linked To 2 More Robberies in Bronzeville

Police have not made any arrests, but they have found the car stolen Saturday.

Boys, Teens Behind Latest String Of Robberies In Bronzeville, Police Say

The robberies remain centered on the blocks around Dunbar Park.

Five Young Kids Try To Steal Woman's Car — But Can't Figure Out Ignition

The boys did rob the woman, however, getting her phone and cash.

Woman Punched In The Face By Carjackers In Hyde Park, Police Say

The woman's red 2014 Jeep Wrangler was stolen Monday evening in Hyde Park.

Thieves Steal Car At Gunpoint In South Shore And Dump It In The South Loop

No injuries were reported in the carjacking.

University Village »

2 Teens Arrested In Carjacking On UIC Medical Campus

The victim, a UIC faculty member, was punched and then his car was stolen in the strong-arm robbery.

Near West Side »

Carjacking Attempt Puts West Side Church Building On Lockdown

The incident was the latest in the series of similar crimes around the city.

Shrine Of Christ The King Parishioner, 68, Carjacked After Leaving Church

The woman found her car and most of its contents on Wednesday, police said.

Chicago Bear Kevin White's Maserati Found After Being Carjacked

The car was found Friday after it was stolen from White's girlfriend.

Logan Square »

Logan Square Carjacking Leads To Police Chase, Two Arrests, Police Say

The one-mile chase, which occurred near The 606, happened just before 10 p.m. Monday.

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