Jeep stolen from Back of the Yards crashed into building, Chicago police say

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Stolen Jeep crashed into Back of the Yards building
Two men who crashed a stolen SUV are on the run Sunday night, police say.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men who crashed a stolen SUV are on the run Sunday night.

Police said the vehicle was taken from the 4900-block of Damen Avenue just after 4 p.m. in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, then was found in the 5300-block of South Paulina Street crashed into a building. That's when police said the two men took off.

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Police said the 67-year-old driver of the Jeep left the keys in the vehicle.

No one was hurt, according to officials. Area Detectives are investigating.