Police said the teens blocked the road in front of a woman, and surrounded her car when she came to a stop.
CHICAGO -- Three Chicago teens have been charged with trying to carjack a woman in west suburban Downers Grove last weekend.Two 14-year-old boys and one 15-year-old boy are charged with felony attempted vehicular hijacking, and misdemeanor criminal damage to property and obstructing a peace officer. The 15-year-old and one of the 14-year-olds also are charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.Police believe a fourth teen was involved but is not yet in custody.
, after four people blocked the road in front of her, then surrounded her car when she came to a stop.They allegedly tried to open the door, kicked it, then yelled swear words at her. The woman was able to drive away.A short while later, police found the teens near Maple and Main streets. They ran off, and police were able to catch one of them.The other teens didn't stop there. Police said around 4 a.m. Saturday, they stole a 2017 Hyundai in a parking lot.
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