A Chicago gunman is wanted after following a woman into a building and attacking her before stealing her car in an assault caught on video in September, authorities said.
The alleged robbery and motor vehicle theft occurred around 7:30 p.m. on September 24 in the 1500 block of West Monroe Street in the city’s West Loop neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Police released surveillance footage showing the man following the victim through a door into the building and approaching her.
Moments later, the man, who police say was “armed with an object,” appears to push the woman before a brief fight ensues.
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The suspect appeared to follow the victim into a building before attacking her and stealing her car keys, authorities said.
(Chicago Police Department)
The suspect is seen throwing the victim to the ground before fleeing the building. Police said the suspect took the woman’s car keys and stole her vehicle.
The suspect is seen on video pushing the woman to the ground as the couple fought.
(Chicago Police Department)
Authorities asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Area 3 Detective Harris at 312-744-8261.
Chicago has seen a 40% year-to-date increase in crime reports through November 6 compared to the same period last year.
Police have asked the public for help in identifying the suspect, who is seen wearing a red hoodie.
(Chicago Police Department)
While reports of aggravated assault have fallen 8% from 5,586 in 2021 to 5,159 so far this year, according to Chicago police data, there have been significant increases in reported burglary and motor vehicle theft.
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Reports of theft have increased 60% so far this year, from 10,728 in 2021 to 17,136 as of November 6, statistics show. Motor vehicle theft complaints are up 90% compared to the same period last year, from 8,644 in 2021 to 16,396 so far this year.
