Teen carjacking suspects taken into custody after chase in Baltimore

Teen carjacking suspects taken into custody after chase in Baltimore
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

Baltimore, Md. — Two 16-year-old male suspects were arrested on Monday morning in connection with an armed carjacking after bailing out of a stolen vehicle being tracked by authorities, the Baltimore Police Department announced.

The incident occurred on December 2 at approximately 11:30 a.m., when the Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT), with assistance from Baltimore County Aviation, located the carjacked vehicle. The suspects fled the vehicle but were quickly apprehended.

A handgun was recovered at the scene, according to police. The teens were transported to Juvenile Booking for processing.

The arrests are part of ongoing efforts by RATT to combat auto theft and related crimes in the region.