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Chicago Sun-Times
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Drivers carjacked at gunpoint on West, South sides: police

Six cars were reported stolen since March 25, 2021 in West Side and South Side neighborhoods. | Adobe Stock Photo

Several people were carjacked at gunpoint over the weekend on the West Side and South Side, police said.

In each robbery, one to four males approached a person, displayed a hangun and took their property and vehicles by force, Chicago police said.

The suspects also stole parked vehicles, according to police.

The robberies happened:

  • March 25 or March 26 in the 1600 block of South Trumbull Avenue;
  • March 26 in the 3700 block of West 16th Street;
  • March 26 in the 2400 block of West Ogden Avenue;
  • March 26 in the 2200 block of South Leavitt Street;
  • March 26 in the 4700 block of South Marshfield Avenue; and
  • March 27 in the 3500 block of South Ashland Avenue.

The suspects are between 17 to 40 years old and are about 5-foot-3 to 6-feet, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8380.

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