Police: 2 teens tried to steal car at gunpoint in Wilmette

SHARE Police: 2 teens tried to steal car at gunpoint in Wilmette
zzpolights2.jpg

Sun-Times stock photo

Police in north suburban Wilmette are searching for two teenage boys who tried to steal a woman’s car at gunpoint Monday night.

The woman had pulled into her driveway in the 400 block of Sandy Lane about 8:50 p.m. when two teens in ski masks — one carrying a gun — walked up and threatened to shoot her if she didn’t hand over her keys and purse, according to Wilmette police.

The pair ran off when the woman started screaming. They got into a waiting silver or white Toyota Camry and took off eastbound on Wilmette Avenue, police said.

Police said the attempted carjacking likely was connected to a series of similar robberies in other northern suburbs. They cautioned residents to be vigilant around shopping centers and gas stations after dark. Anyone with information should call police at (847) 256-1200.


The Latest
Despite getting into foul trouble, which limited him to just six minutes in the second half, Shannon finished with 29 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Cowboy hats, bell-bottoms and boots were on full display Thursday night as fans lined up for the first of his three sold-out shows.
The incident occurred about 3:40 p.m. near Minooka. The horse was successfully placed back into the trailer, and the highway reopened about 40 minutes later. No injuries were reported.
The Hawks conceded the game’s only two goals within the first seven minutes and were shut out for the 12th time this season in a 2-0 defeat Thursday.