The Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force arrested a teenager linked to three armed carjackings in the Fourth District. The 14-year-old male suspect from Northwest, DC, was arrested on February 15, 2024, following a DC Superior Court order. The teen allegedly committed the crimes as a ride-share passenger, threatening drivers with a firearm and demanding their vehicles.
The first incident occurred on January 14, 2024, at 1:20 a.m. on the 6300 block of 5th Street, Northwest. The second happened two days later, on January 16, around 2:45 a.m. on the 700 block of Madison Street, Northwest. The third carjacking took place on February 3, 2024, at approximately 8:47 p.m., again on the 700 block of Madison Street, Northwest.
In each incident, the victims complied, and the suspect escaped in the stolen vehicles. The police have since recovered all the stolen vehicles. Despite the arrest, the investigation continues as the police gather more information.
The Metropolitan Police Department encourages anyone with information about these crimes to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or text their tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The department offers a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in violent crimes in the District of Columbia.