Crime & Safety
Carjacking In Skokie By Masked Men
Two masked men brandish gun and steal just-parked Acura Thursday night.
SKOKIE, IL — Police are seeking a pair of armed robbers, described as wearing black ski masks and black jackets, who stole a car late Thursday night in Skokie.
The incident occurred at 11:53 p.m. on the 8300 block of Crawford Avenue, shortly after the victim parked a black 2010 Acura TSX, according to Skokie police spokesperson Eric Swaback.
One of the robbers was wearing black gloves and was armed with a handgun, according to police.
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After stealing the car the hijackers fled southbound on Crawford. No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
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Location of the reported April 27 Crawford Avenue carjacking (Google Map)
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