WASHINGTON, D.C. — A late-night armed carjacking in Northeast D.C. has sparked an ongoing search for a suspect captured on surveillance footage, officials confirmed Monday.
The incident took place shortly after midnight on Monday, March 10, in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. According to investigators, the suspects approached a victim who was seated inside their vehicle when one of the assailants pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim exit the car.
After forcing the victim out, the suspects stole personal property and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. Authorities later recovered the stolen vehicle, though the individuals responsible remain at large.
One of the suspects was recorded by a nearby surveillance camera. Images from the footage have been released in an effort to help identify the individual.
Suspect images released as $10K reward offered
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to help identify the suspect pictured in the surveillance stills. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in connection with the carjacking.
Investigators have not shared additional details about the recovered vehicle or whether there were any injuries reported in the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police by calling (202) 727-9099 or by texting tips anonymously to 50411.
Key Points
- Armed carjacking occurred March 10 in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast
- Suspect brandished a handgun and stole both property and the victim’s vehicle, which was later recovered
- Surveillance images of one suspect released; $10,000 reward offered for tips leading to arrest
The search continues for the suspect involved in the Minnesota Avenue carjacking as investigators pursue new leads.