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CHICAGO (CBS) – The Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information about a hit and run involving an elderly man in the Austin neighborhood on Jan. 11.
According to police, shortly after 1 p.m., someone driving a red Ford sedan was heading east down Thomas Street and being chased by a black sedan. As the Ford sped through an intersection, the driver struck a parked Nissan Rogue on the south side of the street and lost control, striking 75-year-old Andrew Wells.
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Wells was walking through a crosswalk when he was struck. He was taken to Stroger Hospital and later pronounced dead.
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Crime Stoppers is offering up $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the offender(s).
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Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-535-STOP, or email [email protected].
Source: CBS Chicago
