Police issue alert after five carjackings on North Side

Police are warning of a string of carjackings reported in North Side neighborhoods. | Sun-Times file photo

Police are warning residents of a string of recent carjackings in North Side neighborhoods.

In each attack, three robbers hit a car from behind and steal it when the driver gets out, Chicago police said in a community alert.

The robberies happened:

• About 6:30 a.m. Aug. 21, in the 4400 block of North Wolcott Avenue;
• About 9:40 a.m., Aug. 23, in the 300 block of West 23rd Street;
• About 10:55 a.m. June 21, in the 3400 Block of North Lakeshore Drive;
• About 11 a.m. Aug. 21, in the 600 block of West Irving Park Road;
• About 11:20 a.m. Aug. 23, in the 100 block of North Sangamon Avenue.

Anyone with information can contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263.