Chicago man led police on 100 mph chase after Wheaton carjacking, prosecutors say

The Brief

  • A judge ordered a Chicago man to remain in custody after prosecutors said he carjacked a man at gunpoint in Wheaton and led police on a high-speed chase.
  • Authorities said the chase reached about 100 mph before the suspect’s vehicle was stopped with spike strips and crashed.
  • The suspect is due back in court on Aug. 24.

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. A Chicago man accused of carjacking a driver at gunpoint in Wheaton and leading police on a high-speed chase has been ordered to remain in custody while his case moves forward.

What we know:

Andrew Strong, 25, is charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated fleeing and eluding.

According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton police responded around 12:53 a.m. Friday to a report of an armed carjacking in the 1000 block of East Willow Avenue.

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