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MPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Unarmed Carjacking in Northwest Washington, D.C.

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Published on January 01, 2025
MPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Unarmed Carjacking in Northwest Washington, D.C.Source: Metropolitan Police Department

The search is on for a suspect involved in an unarmed carjacking incident that recently occurred in Northwest Washington, D.C., and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public's assistance. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the carjacking took place on the afternoon of November 18, 2024, in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

The report states that at about 1:45 p.m., a person approached the victim and pushed him before taking off with his vehicle. The victim, fortunately, did not sustain any injuries from the ordeal. The authorities have issued a call for assistance in identifying the suspect, with the encouragement that anyone with information relating to the incident should reach out.

MPD has provided a contact number, (202) 727-9099, for tips and has also made available a TEXT TIP LINE, which can be reached by texting to 50411. They underscore the importance of witnesses to take no action themselves but to relay any helpful information to law enforcement officials directly. In a bid to incentivize informants, the department is offering a reward of up to $1,000.