Crime & Safety
2 Robbed At Gunpoint In Kenwood Carjacking
Two people were robbed and forced out of a car at 48th and Woodlawn by an acquaintance, according to University police.
CHICAGO – Two people were robbed and carjacked Friday afternoon in the city's Kenwood neighborhood, University of Chicago police said in a community alert.
The victims were driving in a car near the corner of 48th and Woodlawn at 3:10 p.m. on Dec. 7 when they picked up someone they knew. That person, which police described as an acquaintance of the victims, showed a handgun and took property in a robbery.
The robber then ordered the victims out of the car and then drove off in it.
Find out what's happening in Hyde Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Chicago police are continuing the investigation.
Image via Shutterstock
Find out what's happening in Hyde Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.