Police Alert: Vehicular Hijacking

On November 11 at approximately 8:30 p.m. at 500 block of North Leavitt in Beat 1313 (Damen to Kedzie and Chicago to Kinzie), three male offenders approached a twenty-eight year old woman after she entered her vehicle. They pulled her out and threw her to the ground. The offenders took her purse and fled in her vehicle, a silver 2994 Honda Pilot, heading south.

The victim had minor cuts but refused medical attention.

Offenders' Description

• Three black males in their twenties.

What you can do

• Report any suspicious people loitering near your home to the police.
• Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about this crime.
• Try to travel in groups at night or have a family member or friend meet and escort you to your destination.
• Make sure your surveillance system and exterior lights are working properly.
• If you have any information about this incident, call the Area 4 Detectives at 312.746.8253.
• If you see a crime call 911.