Detroit police seek teen in connection with armed carjacking

A 19-year-old is wanted for an alleged carjacking on Saturday night

DETROIT – Police are looking for a teen wanted in connection with a carjacking on Saturday night.

Authorities say at about 10:40 p.m. a 16-year-old boy met up with a 19-year-old male who produced a weapon, fired a shot and demanded the boy’s 2008 Chevrolet Impala.

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Police say the suspect fled the scene in the 5700 block of Nottingham Road in an unknown direction with the vehicle. He is described as a Black male with short, wavy hair and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt.

No injuries were reported from the incident, officials said.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detroit Police Department’s Commercial Auto Theft Unit at ‪313-596-2555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

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