GERMANTOWN, MD – A 15-year-old male suspect has been arrested and charged for a strong-armed carjacking that took place Thursday night.
The juvenile suspect’s name has not been released due to his age.
On Thursday, police responded to the area of 19800 Century Boulevard for the report of a carjacking of a woman who was getting packages from the mail. As she was getting her packages, the teen approached the woman and asked if she needed help.
The woman, who is aided by a walker, was parked in a handicapped spot. As she returned to the driver’s side of her car, the teen suspect snatched her keys and got into the car. The victim tried to resist, but was thrown to the ground, damaging her walker.
A short time later, police spotted the vehicle on Crystal Hill Circle and initiated a traffic stop. The teen attempted to flee but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.