WASHINGTON, D.C. – A small child was found safe after a carjacking incident that took place Wednesday afternoon in Southeast, D.C. Police are asking for help identifying the suspect involved.
Just after 1:30 pm, a suspect took advantage of an unattended vehicle parked on the 1400 block of Howard Road, which happened to be running at the time. In the back seat, a 5-year-old girl was unknowingly present. Seizing the opportunity, the suspect entered the vehicle and promptly drove away from the scene. After a short period, the vehicle was eventually discovered at Southeast, D.C.’s 2300 block on Pennsylvania Avenue. Fortunately, the child was found safe and unharmed. The suspect managed to evade capture and fled the area.
Nearby surveillance cameras captured the suspect. If you have any information about this incident, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.