Three carjackings reported in Southwest Side neighborhoods Thursday

In each attack, three males approached someone sitting in their car and pointed a black and silver handgun at them, police said.

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Three people were carjacked June 18, 2021.

Three people were carjacked June 18, 2021.

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Police are searching for three people for a string of carjackings Thursday on the Southwest Side.

In each attack, three males approached someone sitting in a car and pointed a black and silver handgun at them, Chicago police said.

The carjackings happened:

  • In the 4900 block of South Kimbark Avenue;
  • In the 4000 block of South Western Avenue; and
  • In the 4200 block of South Fairfield Avenue.

The suspects were wearing black hooded sweatshirts and were between 13 and 18 years old, according to police.

Anyone with information can call Area One detectives at 312-747-8384.

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