Woman's SUV stolen at gunpoint while unloading groceries in Avondale neighborhood, police say

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was forced to give her keys to two men while at gunpoint the Northwest Side on Saturday, Chicago police said.

The theft happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 3400-block of North Albany Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood, according to police.

A 36-year-old woman was taking groceries out of her black Volkswagen SUV when two men approached and demanded her keys at gunpoint.

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The victim complied, and gave them her keys. She was not injured.

The offenders fled in the woman's vehicle.

No one in custody. CPD Area Five detectives are investigating.

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