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Armed carjacking group steals vehicle in West Rogers Park

By  Alice Yin
   
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2009-2014 Nissan Maxima sedan driven by the carjackers | Google Maps

Police are warning residents of an armed carjacking that occurred Thursday in the West Rogers Park neighborhood.

At 9:45 p.m., two to three males in dark hooded sweaters, surgical masks and rubber gloves robbed a driver at gunpoint in the 3100 block of West Chase, according to Chicago police.

The carjackers arrived in a silver Nissan Maxima sedan with a model year between 2009 and 2014, police said. They drove the Nissan and the stolen vehicle away from the scene.

The carjackers were seen driving a 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima sedan. | Chicago police

The carjackers were seen driving a 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima sedan. | Chicago police

Anyone with information was asked to contact Area North detectives (312) 744-8263.

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