Bucktown Police Investigate Attempted Kidnapping, Car Theft Near Damen and Fullerton
In Bucktown, Chicago, police responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping and are investigating a car theft near Damen and Fullerton.
Chicago, IL, October 30, 2026 — A police response was initiated in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago following reports of an attempted kidnapping. Concurrently, authorities are investigating a separate incident of car theft that occurred in close proximity to the first report.
The incidents are being investigated by the Chicago Police Department. Police responded to a call regarding an alleged attempted kidnapping in the Bucktown area. The exact location and time of this report were not immediately specified, beyond its occurrence within the neighborhood.
In conjunction with the attempted kidnapping investigation, officers are also looking into a car theft incident. This vehicle theft is reported to have taken place near the intersection of Damen Avenue and Fullerton Avenue, a well-trafficked area within Bucktown.
Details regarding the suspects, victims, or the specific circumstances surrounding either incident have not been fully released by law enforcement. The Chicago Police Department has stated that their investigation into both the attempted kidnapping and the car theft is ongoing. No further information regarding arrests, the condition of any involved parties, or the recovery of the stolen vehicle was provided at the time of this report. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Information on what happened next was not provided.
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