DETROIT – Police in Detroit want help identifying suspects after a man was carjacked while pumping gas.
The carjacking happened at 3 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 16) in the 1500 block of East Outer Drive in Detroit.
Police said a 24-year-old man was pumping gas when three teens approached him on foot.
One of the teens pointed a weapon at him and demanded he hand over his car keys and money. Then all three suspects entered the victim’s silver Hyundai Accent and fled the scene.
| Details | Suspect 1 | Suspect 2 | Suspect 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | Male | Male |
| Age | Late teens | Late Teens | Late Teens |
| Height | 5′9′' | 5′9′' | 5′9′' |
| Weight | 140 lbs | 140 lbs | 140 lbs |
| Clothing | Face mask, red/blue jacket and gray pants | Face mask, black hooded sweatshirt | Gray coat, light-color jeans, black ‘Timberland’ boots |
Police said nobody was injured in the carjacking.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Commercial Auto Theft Unit at 313-596-2555 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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