A d. C. Metro police department patrol car.
A D.C. Metro Police Department patrol car.

Armed Suspect Steals High-End Scooter in D.C. Carjacking

Washington, D.C. – Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred shortly before 11 p.m. last night in the 3300 block of Benning Road in Northeast D.C.

Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect described as a black male, approximately 5’9″ tall, who was armed with a gun during the incident. The vehicle taken is a 2024 black Fengyan scooter, notable for its red and white tires.

The Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or send tips via text to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person responsible for this crime. Further details have not been released at this time.

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