Carjacking articles
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Chicago police aim to reduce thefts and carjackings
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Police Department says it has a strategy to address and prevent robberies. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said the plan focuses on four pillars: technology, focused missions, public engagement and accountability. ”We want to be proactive and not just reactive when these crimes occur,” Snelling said. The superintendent said the department has a focused mission to prevent carjackings and car thefts. ...
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Four teens arrested in Scarborough carjacking investigation
An investigation into a series of attempted carjackings in Scarborough last week has led to the arrest of four teenagers, Toronto police say. According to police, the first incident occurred on April 19 at around 7 p.m. in the area of Finch Avenue East and Warden Avenue. Police said a driver was entering their vehicle when a masked male suspect approached and grabbed the victim’s keys. The suspect, police said, entered the victim’s vehicle as the two continued to struggle. The suspect...
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Jurupa Valley carjacking suspect arrested after standoff in Riverside
The man initially refused to get out of his car in Ryan Bonaminio Park, but he surrendered following negotiations.