Oak Park Police To Confront Spike In Crime At Public Meeting

OAK PARK, IL — Oak Park Police are holding a public discussion to help combat crime in the village after a mother was the victim of an attempted carjacking while her daughter was in the backseat of her car. The open discussions will be held at Village Hall on Thursday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 8.

Another attempted carjacking took place in the village just a half hour before the mom was targeted by carjackers. In both instances, the suspects were described as teenagers. Police say these recent incidents are likely related to a surge in vehicle hijacking throughout Chicago and the western suburbs.

Most of these crimes have also been committed by teens.

Oak Park Police say they are working diligently with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and other nearby police departments to prevent carjackings and other crimes. They stress that the public's input is essential to help put a stop to criminal activity in the village.

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