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Friday, November 12, 2010

Police Release Composite Sketch of Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Suspect in death of teenager described as between 5' 8" and 6 feet with a goatee.

Des Plaines police have released a composite sketch of the driver involved in a hit-and-run accident on the night of Nov. 5 that killed 17-year-old Choice Taylor. The suspect is described as a white male between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall, with a thin/wiry build. He is also described as having a goatee and short brown or black hair. The suspect was driving a red or burgundy semi-tractor with no trailer. It did have a sleeper cab and is described as having an aerodynamic body style. If anyone knows someone who fits this description and drives this type of vehicle please contact Des Plaines Police 847-391-5400 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 847-699-STOP or text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) keyword: ICARE.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Teen in Hit-and-Run Identified

Police are still looking for driver that struck teen on Algonquin Road Friday.

A Des Plaines teenager killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred Friday has been identified as Choice Taylor, 17.  He was found lying in the westbound lanes of 906 E. Algonquin Road at approximately 6:20 p.m. No further information about the victim is available at this time. Police are investigating. More details will be made available this afternoon. Anyone with information please call the Des Plaines Police Department at 847-391-5400 or text an anonymous tip to "CRIMES" or "274637." Begin message with the words "ICARE."

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