DC Police ask for help identifying suspect in armed carjacking

Police have released video of an armed carjacking that occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, NE.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Metropolitan Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed carjacking Wednesday night.

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Police were called to the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, NE around 8:45 p.m. on Sept. 15 where it was reported that a suspect had approached a car with a knife and demanded that the driver give him the vehicle.

The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle has since been recovered.

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The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera. Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to call (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

Up to $10,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.