Two Suspects Arrested After Alleged Zion Carjacking, High-Speed Chase

The pursuit spanned multiple Lake County communities before ending in Waukegan.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:57pm

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Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly carjacking a Subaru in Zion, fleeing from police, and leading them on a high-speed chase that started in Lake Forest and ended in Waukegan. One suspect was quickly apprehended, while the other hid in a garbage can before being bitten by a sheriff's K-9 during his arrest.

Why it matters

Carjackings and police chases pose serious risks to public safety, and this incident highlights the need for continued coordination between law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects and protect local communities.

The details

According to authorities, the suspects carjacked a Subaru Forester SUV in Zion around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Police from multiple agencies, including Lincolnshire, Highland Park, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, and the Lake County Sheriff's Office, were involved in the pursuit that reached high speeds and spanned several communities before ending in Waukegan around 2:50 a.m. One suspect was quickly taken into custody, while the other fled on foot and hid in a garbage can before being apprehended by a sheriff's K-9 unit.

  • The carjacking occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Zion.
  • The pursuit began around 12:50 a.m. Sunday in Lincolnshire.
  • The chase ended around 2:50 a.m. Sunday in Waukegan.

The players

Zion Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the carjacking incident.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency that assisted in the pursuit and apprehension of the suspects, including deploying a K-9 unit.

Suspect 1

One of the two suspects arrested in connection with the carjacking and pursuit.

Suspect 2

The second suspect arrested, who initially fled on foot and hid in a garbage can before being apprehended by the sheriff's K-9 unit.

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What they’re saying

“'The suspect refused to surrender, even after several canine warning announcements were made, and was taken into custody without incident.'”

— Christopher Covelli, Lake County Sheriff's Office Deputy Chief (Lake & McHenry County Scanner)

“'I didn't run from s--t! I've been sitting in the trash can for like a while now.'”

— Suspect 2 (Lake & McHenry County Scanner)

What’s next

The Zion Police Department is continuing to investigate the carjacking incident and will determine any charges against the two suspects.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers of carjackings and high-speed pursuits, and the need for strong coordination between law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects and protect public safety.