Possible North Chicago armed kidnapping ends in Logan Square crash: police

Police chased vehicle from North Chicago to Logan Square; at least 2 arrested
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A suspected armed kidnapping in North Chicago ended with a crash on Chicago's Northwest Side Monday night, police said.

North Chicago police responded just before 10:30 p.m. to a report of a female caller on foot, who was being chased by her boyfriend in a gray 2010 Mazda sedan. The boyfriend was possibly armed with a gun, police said.



Police could not find the caller, but saw the Mazda drive away.

The caller's phone appeared to ping from the Mazda, and, fearing a potential kidnapping, police followed the vehicle onto southbound Interstate 94.



Illinois State Police said at about 10:44 p.m. they spotted the car speeding south on I-94 near Dundee Road and Northbrook.

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Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle would not stop, police said. Troopers followed the vehicle until it crashed into another car at Diversey and Milwaukee avenues in Logan Square, police said.

At least two people got out of the car, and were taken into custody.

One of the suspects was found to have an active arrest warrant, police said.



The caller was found inside the car, but has been uncooperative with police.

State police said three people were arrested, and those involved were taken to a nearby hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

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