WASHINGTON — Police in Montgomery County hope a picture will lead them to a group of suspects wanted in a carjacking.
The photo is that of a suspect behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle.
It was 10 a.m., Nov. 13 when a 20-year-old victim parked their car on the third level of the parking garage at the Wheaton Metro Station on Viers Mill Road.
The victim didn’t realize that they were being watched as they walked to the elevator.
“One of the suspects assaulted the victim and told another suspect to remove the victim’s properties, including their car key,” said Officer Rick Goodale with Montgomery County Police.
Police are looking for four suspects, all of them thought to be between 15 and 20 years old. After the attack, the group jumped into the victim’s car and drove away.
To get out of the garage, a driver is required to insert their Metro card into a machine at the exit. A camera on the machine caught a clear photograph of a suspect in the driver’s seat.
Police hope the picture and the public’s help can lead them to the driver and the three other carjackers.
The victim was not seriously hurt. The car was eventually found in the District, but the suspects remain on the run.
Montgomery County Police have released the following descriptions of the suspects:
- The first suspect is described as a black male, between 17 to 20 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. He has short black hair. At the time of the carjacking, he was wearing a red, hooded jacket and dark pants.
- The second suspect is described as a black male, between 17 to 20 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. At the time of the carjacking, he was wearing a black, hooded jacket.
- The third suspect is described as a black male between 17 to 20 years old. At the time of the carjacking, he was wearing dark clothing.
- The fourth suspect is described as a black male between 15 to 16 years old. At the time of the carjacking, he was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100.
Goodale say for everyone, this case is a reminder to be aware of your surroundings, no matter where you are.
