A DC high school teacher had her Porsche stolen right out of the school parking lot while she was busy shaping young minds. The car theft occurred at H.D. Woodson High School on a day like any other, with students and faculty unaware of the drama unfolding in their midst.
The victim, Margaret McLawhorn, a dedicated educator at the institution, had her vehicle illegally taken whilst teaching her third-period class. In a turn of events that you just couldn't hope to make up, her keys appear to have been filched from her purse that she had left unattended. According to a report by FOX 5 DC, a witness, snug in their own car, noticed someone "weaving through cars in the parking lot" before hijacking the Porsche and peeling out.
Further reporting by WUSA9 described the chain of events leading to the discovery of the theft. A school employee had to break the bad news to McLawhorn, letting her know that someone had been spotted driving her car off the property in broad daylight.
D.C. Police are on the case, piecing together this brazen midday heist. The identity of the luxury car lifter remains unknown, but it is clear they managed to quickly disappear with the vehicle, a Porsche, that comes with a price tag many in this city could only dream of afford. According to an eyewitness account in a story from WJLA, the suspect dodged through parked cars before committing the act. It's unknown if the suspect is a student or someone from outside the school community.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. This unexpected theft has surely left a blemish on what is otherwise a sanctuary of learning. Meanwhile, McLawhorn is left to deal with the loss and violation that comes when one's personal property is so abruptly and disrespectfully taken. As the authorities work to unmask the thief, one can only hope that justice will be as swift as the stolen car was reported to be.
