Five people including two Chicago men were charged after a chase that began in far southwest Channahon — when they allegedly stole more than $30,000 in Amazon merchandise — and ended 13 miles away in Joliet late Wednesday.

Raequan T. Williams of Harvey, Shaquetta M. Capps of South Holland, Stephaun L. Dennis of Chicago, Malcom J. Meeks of Chicago and Aqeel S. Bell of South Holland were charged with theft, resisting or obstructing a peace officer and aggravated fleeing and attempt to elude peace officers. Capps was also wanted on a warrant.

Witnesses called officers around 11:10 a.m. reporting roughly six to seven people taking large boxes from an Amazon facility at 23714 Amoco Rd., Channahon police said.

As responding officers got there, a U-Haul van and silver SUV were seen driving awa

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