The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect following a carjacking incident that occurred in the Northeast area of the city. The event took place on Monday, involving a moped on Maryland Avenue, NE.
Police were called to the 1500 block around 5:37 p.m. after receiving a report of a carjacking. The victim, who had been sitting on his moped at the time of the assault, told responding officers from the Fifth District that the suspect had forced him off his vehicle and then fled the scene, according to the MPD's statement.
The MPD is actively seeking information from the public that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individual responsible for this crime. They are urging anyone with knowledge of the carjacking to come forward, emphasizing that bystanders should not intervene but rather contact authorities directly. The department is offering a financial incentive, investigators stress that the MPD will provide a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who renders information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Community members can relay tips by calling (202) 727-9099 or by sending a text to the MPD's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
