WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following an Armed Carjacking occurrence in Southeast D.C. on Monday night, detectives from the D.C. Metro Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force Unit are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the involved suspects.
Shortly before 11:30 pm, the suspects approached the victim stationed at the 2500 block of Elvans Road. One of the suspects displayed a handgun, compelling the victim to comply with their demand for belongings. The victim complied, leading the suspects to make an attempt to escape in the victim’s vehicle. However, their escape plan was foiled as they crashed the vehicle, prompting them to flee on foot.
The surveillance camera managed to capture the suspects.
If you possess any information regarding this incident, please refrain from taking direct action. Instead, contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send your tip via text to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The investigation of this case is ongoing.