Police said the driver was getting out of the vehicle in a parking lot in the 1500-block of West Lawrence Avenue when the carjacker forced his way into the vehicle.
The vehicle was later recovered on Lower Wacker with the child still inside and unhurt.
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Police said one person is being questioned, but there have been no arrests or charges yet.
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