An arrest warrant has been issued after an 80-year-old man was injured in a carjacking at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox police said

NEW LENOX, Ill. (WLS) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect after an 80-year-old man was hit by his own car during a carjacking outside Silver Cross Hospital Thursday night, New Lenox police said.

The incident occurred around 6:10 p.m., while the victim was being assisted into the passenger seat of his minivan, police said.

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The suspect, identified by police as 35-year-old Kyle Sears, got into the driver’s side and began to drive away, police said.

The victim was partially seated when police said Sears drove off and they said Sears pushed the victim out of the minivan, causing the victim to be hit by the van.

The minivan was later found in Joliet. Police said the victim is being treated for lower body injuries.

A warrant was issued for Sears on charges of vehicle theft, aggravated theft, vehicle invasion, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated battery. Police said Sears’ last known address is Shorewood, but he is believed to be homeless.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Lenox police at 815-485-2500.