Event details
- Theft begins: The incident started on January 22, 2023, with a theft at Motors of Bington, a luxury car dealership in Bington, Illinois. A coordinated group of at least six people—including Tavvaris M. Jackson, 27, and Lamont Jackson, 23—stole multiple high-end vehicles.
- Police pursuit: The group of thieves scattered and fled in the stolen cars. In the ensuing chaos, one of the suspects, Tavvaris Jackson, managed to steal a police vehicle.
- 126 mph chase: Jackson then led authorities on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds up to 126 mph in the stolen police car.
- Conviction: After being apprehended, Jackson faced multiple felony charges. In September 2023, he pleaded guilty to the main charges and was sentenced to four years in state prison. He was released on parole in April 2025.
- Broader context: Jackson was part of a larger organized theft ring, known as the "Strikers," which had stolen approximately 50 high-end cars worth $3 million from dealerships across Illinois and Missouri. The group also stole key fobs and license plates.
