Carjacking of Woman, 2 Kids on Chicago’s West Side Leads to Expressway Crash

Carjacking of Woman, 2 Kids

What we know:

The 26-year-old woman and the two boys, age 1 and 6, were sitting inside a car around 4:20 a.m. when they were approached by two unknown male offenders.

The offenders implied they had a gun and forced the woman and the 1-year-old out of the car.

The carjackers then fled in the car with the 6-year-old boy still inside. The boy was removed from the car and found a short distance away.

The woman and kids were not harmed.

The offenders then fled again and crashed the car on the expressway. Again, no injuries were reported.

Crash on Expressway

Illinois State Police were called to the scene on Interstate 290 eastbound at the ramp to Interstate 90 northbound around 4:43 a.m.

Police arrested one offender.

Investigation Ongoing

What we don’t know:

The carjacker was not identified.

Charges are pending.

Area detectives are investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did the carjacking occur?

A: The carjacking occurred when two unknown male offenders approached the 26-year-old woman and her two small children, ages 1 and 6, in the 2700 block of West Lexington Street in the Garfield Park neighborhood.

Q: What happened to the 6-year-old boy during the carjacking?

A: The 6-year-old boy was removed from the car and found a short distance away.

Q: Were there any injuries reported?

A: No, there were no reported injuries.

Q: Was one of the offenders arrested?

A: Yes, one offender was arrested.

Q: What is the status of the investigation?

A: The investigation is ongoing, with charges pending and the carjacker’s identity not yet released.