On September 12, 2026, at about 7:50 p.m., a man entered a United States Postal Service delivery truck in Chicago’s Loop after the postal worker stepped out to make a delivery, then drove off, prompting a police pursuit that ended when the stolen vehicle sideswiped another car.
The theft took place in the 1100 block of South State Street, a busy corridor of the city’s central business district where USPS trucks regularly stop. The postal employee had briefly left the truck to complete a delivery when the suspect seized the opportunity, climbed inside and started the engine.
Chicago Police Department officers arrived quickly, located the stolen truck and began a chase through downtown streets. Officers attempted to contain the vehicle as it moved through traffic, maintaining pursuit for several minutes.
During the chase the stolen truck made contact with a civilian automobile, sideswiping it. No additional details about injuries or the extent of damage have been released.
Police are investigating the incident and have not disclosed a description of the suspect. The USPS worker was not injured in the theft.
The episode highlights the difficulties faced by law‑enforcement and postal workers operating in a densely populated urban environment where delivery vehicles are a constant presence. The Chicago Police Department continues to follow the case.