Executive Summary
- A carjacking occurred in the 3400 block of North Prospect Road in Peoria on Wednesday evening.
- A female passenger was assaulted by a suspect after the vehicle was left running in a parking lot.
- The stolen vehicle was recovered abandoned approximately 30 minutes later on East Wilson Street.
- Police are searching for two male suspects involved in the incident.
A woman sustained minor injuries during a carjacking incident in Peoria, Illinois, on Wednesday evening, according to local authorities. The Peoria Police Department responded to a call at a business in the 3400 block of North Prospect Road around 5:50 p.m. following reports of a vehicle theft involving assault.
According to the police report, the vehicle’s owner stated that the car had been left parked and running in the lot while he went inside the business. A female passenger remained in the front passenger seat. During this time, an unidentified male suspect reportedly entered the vehicle through the driver’s side door and demanded the woman exit the car.
Investigators stated that when the passenger refused to leave, the suspect struck her in the face. She subsequently exited the vehicle, at which point a second unidentified male entered the passenger seat. The suspects then fled the scene in the stolen car. Police located the vehicle approximately 30 minutes later, abandoned in the 900 block of East Wilson Street.
The victim declined medical treatment at the scene. Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspects, and no arrests have been made at this time. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Peoria Police Department or CrimeStoppers.
Investigative Outlook
The Peoria Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this carjacking, with no suspects currently in custody. This incident highlights continuing public safety concerns regarding the theft of unattended, running vehicles, a scenario that often presents crimes of opportunity. As detectives work to identify those responsible, it is important to note that any individuals eventually charged in connection with this incident are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
