Felony charges filed against man accused in West Side carjacking, attempted robbery

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Felony charges filed against man accused in West Side carjacking, attempted robbery

CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused in an armed carjacking and attempted robbery on the West Side is now facing felony charges.

Authorities say 18-year-old Tamar Moses, an Austin resident, is facing one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of attempted armed robbery.

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The charges stem from the teen’s alleged role in two separate incidents that police say happened less than an hour apart on Monday, April 8, in the city’s Austin neighborhood.

18-year-old Tamar Moses, an Austin resident, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of attempted armed robbery Chicago police say.
18-year-old Tamar Moses, an Austin resident, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of attempted armed robbery Chicago police say.

According to CPD, around 11 p.m., Moses allegedly attempted to rob a 30-year-old man at gunpoint in the 100 block of North Waller Avenue.

Officers say less than 30 minutes later, Moses allegedly held a 37-year-old man at gunpoint and stole his car in the 5300 block of West Madison Street. Police say Moses was not the only person who took part in the alleged carjacking, however, officers did not provide descriptions of anyone else who may have been involved.

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Authorities eventually caught up with Moses on Sunday near his home in the 100 block of North Waller Avenue, where he was taken into custody.

Moses appeared in court on Monday for a detention hearing.

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