In the quiet hours early Wednesday, a carjacking in downtown Dallas kicked off a search for three suspects and put extra eyes on the city’s Central Business District. One person is already in custody, but detectives say three more people believed to be tied to the crime are still on the loose. No one was hurt, and the case remained active as of this morning.
What Police Say
Officers responded to a report of a carjacking in the Central Business District early Wednesday and quickly detained one person at the scene, according to WFAA. Investigators are still working to track down three additional suspects they believe were involved.
WFAA reported that no injuries were reported at the scene and that detectives are following up on leads. Police have not released the names of the person arrested or the suspects they are looking for, citing the ongoing investigation.
Why This Matters
The downtown carjacking lands at a time when vehicle-related crime is already stretching Dallas police thin. In earlier coverage of the city’s auto-theft surge, CBS News Texas reported that heavy caseloads and low clearance rates are complicating efforts to solve vehicle theft cases.
“We’re doing the best we can,” Chief Eddie Garcia told CBS News Texas, describing how investigators are being pulled in multiple directions by a growing stack of auto-related crimes. That kind of pressure can make it tougher to quickly identify and arrest suspects in fast-moving downtown incidents like this one.
How To Help Investigators
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the Central Business District around the time of the carjacking to check their dash-cam, security, or phone video for anything that might help, according to WFAA. Witnesses who saw the incident are also urged to contact the Dallas Police Department…