Armed suspects steal car in Southeast D.C. as police search for leads

January 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two masked suspects remain at large after a late-night carjacking in Southeast D.C., where a stolen vehicle and armed individuals prompted an urgent police investigation.

Officers responded around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, to the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, after receiving reports of a carjacking. Authorities said two black males wearing black ski masks approached the victim, with at least one suspect brandishing a weapon.

The suspects fled the scene in a black 2017 Honda Civic with Maryland tags, heading in an unknown direction. No further details have been released.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is urged to call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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