A Chicago man and teenager have been arrested in connection to a violent carjacking in New Lenox last week.
Police say the offenders stole the Uber driver's keys, cellphone and money clip before fleeing the scene in both the victim's Toyota and the Hyundai. However, the offenders ditched the Toyota a few houses away from the crime scene. All three offenders then took off in the Hyundai, police said.SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 CHICAGO ON YOUTUBE
Police later located the victim's cellphone along Route 30, and his keys were found by a local resident and returned to police. Later in the evening, police recovered the stolen Hyundai in Chicago after a pursuit by Illinois State Police. Four individuals were taken into custody: two female juveniles, a 17-year-old boy, and 19-year-old Timothy Gaines. Police say they denied any involvement in the New Lenox carjacking.
The four individuals were charged with crimes related to the possession of the stolen Hyundai, and fleeing and eluding ISP officers.Inside the Hyundai, police say they recovered two masks believed to be used in the New Lenox carjacking, as well as the victim's money clip and other evidence.The investigation is ongoing.that I have read and agree
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