D.C. Police Search for Carjacking Suspect Following Rideshare Disagreement Over Dog

October 10, 2023
D.C. Police Search for Carjacking Suspect Following Rideshare Disagreement Over Dog
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a carjacking that occurred on Sunday morning involving a rideshare driver.

At around 7:03 a.m., the driver picked up the suspect and a disagreement ensued over the suspect bringing a pet into the car. The conflict escalated, leading the suspect to assault the driver and steal the vehicle. The stolen car was later found in the 6000 block of Southern Avenue in Southeast, D.C.

A dashboard camera captured the suspect.

D.C. Police Search for Carjacking Suspect Following Rideshare Disagreement Over Dog

If you have any information about the suspect or who has knowledge of this incident, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.