CHICAGO — A juvenile gang known as the “SRT Boys” has been linked to a sprawling yearslong crime spree across the city, involving dozens of carjackings and burglaries — with Chicago police and prosecutors now facing mounting pressure to stop the group before more violence erupts.
The crew, made up largely of boys under 18, is believed to be responsible for a rash of crimes dating back to 2020, with activity spiking again in early 2023 and continuing into this year.
Teen Gang With a Trail of Carjackings and Break-Ins
The SRT Boys — named after the high-performance Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles they favored for getaways — were not just stealing cars. They were allegedly using them in brazen burglaries targeting retail stores, pharmacies, and vape shops, often smashing through glass storefronts or using stolen cars to ram into businesses…