Police chase suspected car thieves in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood
Just after 5 p.m., police were seen running down alleyways and residential streets near 32nd and Leavitt streets. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
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Just after 5 p.m., police were seen running down alleyways and residential streets near 32nd and Leavitt streets. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
It appears what started the chain of events was an armed robbery in Gage Park in the early-morning hours. Andrew Ramos reports.
The armed robbery that led to a police pursuit early Thursday morning has now launched an investigation with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Andrew Ramos reports.
Surveillance video shows the driver weaving gently into the building, avoiding a pole and a traffic light box.
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One person was in custody and another was still wanted following a police chase from the south suburbs to the city’s South Side late Wednesday. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
The people in the vehicle were wanted in connection with an armed robbery in the south suburbs.
The teens are accused of leading police on a chase that at one point involved speeds of more than 130 mph after two women were shot. Darius Johnson reports.
The teens are charged with being involved in a shooting that wounded two women, a crash, and a police chase that hit a speed of 134 mph in Lake County Sunday morning. Darius Johnson reports.
Two suspects were apprehended and multiple guns were recovered after the pursuit. Darius Johnson reports.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said around 2 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Green Bay Road and Bonnie Brook Lane for a report of a vehicle crash and a shooting.
Police said Montel Hayes nearly hit several cars and gas pumps while fleeing police, at times reaching speeds of more than 130 mph.
Back in 2020, Kevin Spicer was driving with his son and daughter while officers in an unmarked squad car pursued a black Mercedes. The Spicers’ daughter, Da’Karia, died in the crash.
Chicago police said the two 18-year-olds stole a car at gunpoint Sunday night.
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Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are not using the word “chase” to describe what happened before a stolen Jeep hit another vehicle and a bus in the Washington Park neighborhood. Megan Hickey reports.
Two people were in police custody late Friday after the 36-mile pursuit on I-55. Asal Rezaei reports.
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The woman who called police was found inside the Mazda, but North Chicago police said she was not cooperating with the investigation.
Michael Harris, 19, and Antwan Ford, 22, each appeared in court Friday morning.
The two suspects wanted in connection with the burglaries led Chicago police on a chase along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
At least one person was seen being taken into custody following a high-speed police chase, apparently in connection with an Illinois State Police trooper who was struck by a vehicle.
The car was traveling about 90 miles an hour and, at one point, lost a tire. It came to a stop at Harrison and Ashland when police cornered it.
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Police did not confirm if the fourth attack was connected to the previous three.
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The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move.
A grandmother from the north suburbs is recovering from a brutal attack while she was on the job for Uber.
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The girl was shot in the thigh, and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
The victim was taken by the Wauconda Fire Protection District to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, where he died.
