Kenwood: Carjackings reported, Chicago police say

In each incident, someone was sitting in their vehicle when they are approached by up to four armed males who demanded their phone and vehicle.

A Chicago police star on a wall at headquarters. — Two carjackings were reported June 10, 2021, in Kenwood.

Chicago police are warning residents of a pair of carjackings reported in Kenwood on the South Side.

In each incident, someone was sitting in their vehicle when they are approached by up to four armed males who demanded their phone and vehicle, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The carjackings happened June 10 about 3:20 p.m. in the 4500 block of South Ellis Avenue, and about 7:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of East 48th Street, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8384.

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Carjackings reported in Kenwood: police

In each incident, someone was sitting in their vehicle when they are approached by up to four armed males who demanded their phone and vehicle.