Chicago Police warn of string of carjackings in Park Manor
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Police are looking for armed carjackers who stole three cars in less than 48 hours in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Chicago Police said a group of two or three carjackers approached the victims as they were standing outside their vehicle, and demanded their vehicles at gunpoint.
The incidents happened:
- around 1 a.m. on Aug. 30 in the 7100 block of South King Drive;
- around 6 p.m. on Aug. 30 in the 7400 block of South Wabash Avenue;
- and around 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 31 in the 7300 block of South Champlain Avenue.
Police had only a vague description of the suspects, who were wearing hoodies and masks.
Police cautioned drivers to always be aware of their surroundings, and to remain calm if confronted by a carjacker, and try to remember any unique physical characteristics of the attacker or attackers.
Anyone with information on the carjackings is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8384.
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