Chicago Man Arrested for Attempted Carjacking, Robbery on West Side, Police Say

Accused of Taking Woman’s Vehicle and Property by Force

Pictured is Tyrone Kirkman, 20.

The Brief

• • Tyrone Kirkman, 20, was arrested for attempted vehicular hijacking and robbery on Chicago’s West Side.
  • He allegedly took a woman’s vehicle and property by force on July 24.
  • Kirkman will appear in court on Oct. 9 for a detention hearing.

Data

CHICAGO – A 20-year-old Chicago man is in custody on multiple charges following a vehicular hijacking and robbery on the city’s West Side.

Tyrone Kirkman was arrested at 3:13 p.m., Oct. 8 in the 4900 block of W. Erie Street, according to Chicago police. He’s charged with one felony count of attempted vehicular hijacking, one felony count of robbery and one felony count of unlawful restraint.

The vehicular hijacking and robbery occurred at 1:15 a.m., July 24, in the 4800 block of W. Race Avenue. 

Police said Kirkman was identified as one of the offenders who took a 30-year-old woman’s vehicle and property by force. It’s unknown if she was injured. 

Kirkman was taken into custody and charged accordingly. 

He’s expected to appear in court on Oct. 9 for a detention hearing. 

The Source

• The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. 

Conclusion

Tyrone Kirkman, 20, was arrested for his involvement in a vehicular hijacking and robbery on the West Side of Chicago. The incident occurred on July 24, and Kirkman was taken into custody on October 8. He is expected to appear in court on October 9 for a detention hearing. The Chicago Police Department is urging anyone with information on the incident to come forward.

FAQs

What charges is Tyrone Kirkman facing?

Kirkman is facing one felony count of attempted vehicular hijacking, one felony count of robbery, and one felony count of unlawful restraint.

Where was Kirkman arrested?

Kirkman was arrested at 3:13 p.m., October 8 in the 4900 block of W. Erie Street.

When is Kirkman expected to appear in court?

Kirkman is expected to appear in court on October 9 for a detention hearing.

Is the woman involved in the incident injured?

The information regarding the woman’s injuries has not been publicly disclosed by the Chicago Police Department or other authorities.