Two men are still on the run after an early-morning carjacking along Marion Barry Avenue SE, according to D.C. police. Investigators say the incident unfolded on Jan. 22 at about 2:50 a.m., when two suspects approached a woman, took her car keys from her pocket and drove off in her vehicle. The car was later found abandoned, and police have released images of the suspects as they search for leads.
According to WJLA, the suspects snatched the keys and left the scene in the victim's car. The station reports that the vehicle was later located unoccupied and has shared a short clip of the surveillance video released by police.
MPD Posts Footage, Offers Reward
Per the Metropolitan Police Department, the agency's Crime Solvers program is offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. The MPD page lists the tip line at (202) 727-9099 and an anonymous text line at 50411 for anyone who wants to share information without giving their name.
Marion Barry Avenue Has Seen Other High-Profile Incidents
The 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue has been the backdrop for other serious cases in recent years. A widely covered officer-involved shooting in September 2024 drew significant attention to the corridor, as reported by The Washington Post. Local coverage also detailed a February 2026 shooting that injured a man and an 8-year-old, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety in the area.
How To Help
Anyone who recognizes the men in the released images or who has video from the time of the carjacking is asked to contact the MPD Command Information Center at (202) 727-9099 or submit an anonymous tip by texting 50411, according to the department's Crime Solvers program. Police are urging residents not to confront the suspects themselves. Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may qualify for the cash reward of up to $1,000.
