Victim Flees Armed Carjacker, Returns To Find Car Still There

OAK PARK, IL — A woman fled an armed carjacker in Oak Park Wednesday and returned to discover that her car was still there. Police say it's likely the suspect accidentally switched off the car's keyless ignition.

The carjacking attempt took place at about 6:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Kenilworth, according to a release from the Village of Oak Park.

The victim was inside her running car when a small, dark car drove just past her, parked and a man got out of the passenger's side. Police say suspect was wearing a mask and holding a handgun.

The suspect demanded the victim exit her car, according to police. She got out and fled to the back of her home, where a family member had been waiting in another car.

According to police, the victim and her relative drove off and alerted Oak Park Police.

Upon returning to the site of the incident, police discovered the victim's car was still there. They believe the suspect unwittingly turned off the car's ignition switch and say the victim still had the ignition fob, so the suspect was unable to start the car.

The suspect was described as a male with a medium build and roughly 5'9" tall. He was last seen wearing a mask and dark clothing.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Oak Park Police Department at 708-434-1636.

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