Carjacked Jeep crashes in River North: police

The stolen Jeep crashed into three parked cars before the male suspects tried to flee on foot.

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Eight burglaries were reported in late June 2020 on the Northwest Side.

Two males stole a Jeep at gunpoint before driving off and crashing.

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A carjacking led to multiple arrests after a Jeep struck parked cars in River North Tuesday.

Two males approached a valet driver, displayed a weapon and demanded keys to a 2019 Jeep, Chicago police said.

They got into the SUV and drove off.

While driving, the Jeep struck three parked cars about 12:57 p.m. in the 400 block of North Kingsbury, police said. They were arrested shortly after fleeing on foot, and charges are pending.

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