Homewood police are investigating a reported carjacking incident that began about 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Shell gas station, 17951 S. Halsted St., and ended with the arrest of two suspects by Indiana State Police. The victim told police that two subjects armed with handguns approached him while[Read More…]
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Teens arrested for carjacking after Homewood police chase
Two teenagers were apprehended Tuesday morning after they allegedly hijacked a car in Homewood, police said in a press release. Shortly after 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 8, Homewood police said a person was sitting as a passenger in a running car that was parked in a lot in the 17500[Read More…]
Homewood carjacking attempt brings attention to growing problem
Early in February, an attempted carjacking in Homewood brought home a trend that has been gaining regional attention. The motorist in the incident drove off when confronted by the would-be carjackers, but they fired shots at him while he fled, striking nearby vehicles and homes. Homewood police are still investigating, and they[Read More…]
Flossmoor safety information sessions offer advice amid rise in Cook County carjackings
Amid a rise in vehicular hijackings in both Chicago and suburban Cook County, the Village of Flossmoor is doing what it can to keep its residents from becoming victims — and advising them how to be safe if they wind up in that position. The Flossmoor Police Department led two[Read More…]
Homewood man avoids carjacking while suspects shoot at vehicle
A man in Homewood narrowly avoided harm on Tuesday evening when a group of men attempted to carjack his vehicle, shooting at it in the process, Homewood police said. According to a press release from Homewood Police Department, the man was parked in his driveway in the 19100 block of[Read More…]