Baltimore Police Arrest Suspect in Carjacking

Baltimore Police Arrest Suspect in Carjacking
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

Baltimore, MD – Eastern District detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent carjacking.

On June 14, at approximately 4:45 p.m., detectives from the Mobile Monitoring Unit (MMU) observed a recently carjacked vehicle driving southbound on Belair Road.

The vehicle fled into an adjacent alley, and the occupants attempted to escape on foot. Detectives quickly located and arrested the driver, a 17-year-old male.

The suspect was transported to the Central Booking and Intake Facility (CBIF) for processing.