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Published February 11, 2021 •
Updated on February 11, 2021 at 5:51 pm
Chicago police are continuing their efforts to locate and prosecute individuals involved in a surge of carjackings, and Police Superintendent David Brown says that at least five suspects have been placed into custody this week alone.
According to Brown, those suspects, ranging in age from 15 to 39, were taken into custody within a 48-hour period from Monday to Wednesday. All five now face felony charges in connection with the incidents:
Over the past 48 hours, 5 offenders responsible for several vehicular carjackings throughout Chicago, ranging in ages from 15-39, have been arrested and charged with felonies thanks to the hard work and commitment from our officers & detectives: Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown (@ChiefDavidBrown) February 11, 2021