A man prevented two would-be carjackers from stealing his vehicle Sunday morning on the 1100 block of South Taylor Avenue in Oak Park, according to police.
The victim was approached by two men after parking and exiting his vehicle on the street. One man displayed a handgun while the other demanded his wallet, car keys, and phone. After refusing to give up his possessions, a physical struggle ensued before the two assailants ran off.
The man who thwarted the armed carjacking suffered a minor abrasion but did not require medical attention, according to police.
Video surveillance captured images of two males in their late teens or early twenties wearing dark, hooded jackets in a nearby alley off Taylor Avenue. Police are currently investigating the crime but believe the footage might offer clues in their search.
The community has been actively looking to engage more with local law enforcement given the recent spike in crime, in particular, carjackings in Oak Park. As a result, the Oak Park Police Department created social media pages to better connect with citizens.
Anyone with more information about the identity of the two suspects involved in the attempted carjacking is encouraged to contact the Oak Park Police Department at 708-386-3800 or by providing an anonymous tip through oakpark.com/crimetip.
