Cook County Reports Carjackings Nearly Doubled This Year
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Carjackings in Cook County have increased 44% since last year.
Carjackings in Cook County are on pace to be the worst in two decades. According to the Sheriff’s Office, carjackings have increased by nearly 44% this year compared to the same period last year. In March, a task force was formed by the Chicago Police Department, the Cook County sheriff’s office, the Illinois State Police, and others to try and put the brakes on carjackings.
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Cook County Reports Carjackings Nearly Doubled This Year
Clip: 10/13/2021 | 8m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Carjackings in Cook County are on pace to be the worst in two decades. According to the Sheriff’s Office, carjackings have increased by nearly 44% this year compared to the same period last year. In March, a task force was formed by the Chicago Police Department, the Cook County sheriff’s office, the Illinois State Police, and others to try and put the brakes on carjackings.
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