Community donations help 81-year-old pizza delivery man buy new car after Jefferson Park carjacking

Community donations have helped 81-year-old pizza delivery man Ernie Aimone buy a new car after he was carjacked in Jefferson Park earlier this month.He's looking for a new set of wheels to replace the car that was stolen while he was delivering pizza last week."People reaching out like this... so much love in the community," Aimone said. "It's very appreciative."

Others in the community have dropped off donations at the restaurant Aimone drives for, Joe's on Higgins. Chicago police brought the case to the attention of the Gladstone Park Chamber of commerce, which is spearheading the fundraising effort. After a short police chase on an interstate, the teenagers who stole Aimone's car crashed. State police took a 15-year-old into custody and they are still looking for three other suspects.

Community Donations Help 81-Year-Old Pizza Delivery Man Ernie Aimone Jefferson Park Carjacking Buy New Car

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