The Philadelphia Police Department seeks the public's help in identifying two armed carjackers, one of whom may be just 10 years old. The suspects are responsible for a series of four carjackings at gunpoint in North Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the community in identifying two dangerous armed individuals responsible for a series of brazen carjackings in North Philadelphia. The alarming aspect of this case is the tender age of one of the suspects, believed to be as young as 10 years old.
Between August 16 and 22, the duo terrorized the North Philadelphia neighborhood, engaging in four separate carjackings at gunpoint. Their modus operandi involved targeting unsuspecting victims sitting in their parked vehicles.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Armed Carjackers, One Suspect Possibly Only 10 Years Old
On August 16, shortly before 10 p.m., the suspects approached a man parked in his vehicle on Girard Avenue. Armed with a handgun, they confronted the victim and forcibly took his car.
Two days later, on August 18, the suspects struck again at approximately 2 a.m. They targeted a man sitting in his vehicle on W. Cumberland Street. Once more, they brandished a handgun and stole the victim's car.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Armed Carjackers, One Suspect Possibly Only 10 Years Old
On August 21, around 4:45 a.m., the suspects targeted a victim on W. Ontario Street. They approached the parked vehicle, violently knocked on the window with a handgun, and stole the car.
The suspects' crime spree continued on August 22 at approximately 6 a.m. They approached a 74-year-old woman as she walked to her vehicle. With the same level of recklessness, they pushed her to the ground, stole her keys and wallet, and fled in her car.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Armed Carjackers, One Suspect Possibly Only 10 Years Old
The Philadelphia Police Department has released descriptions of the two suspects. One suspect is described as a 17-year-old male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. The second suspect, who has raised concerns due to his tender age, is described as a black male between 10 and 12 years old, standing 4 feet 8 inches tall with puffy hair.
The Philadelphia Police Department urges the public to refrain from approaching the suspects if encountered. Instead, they advise citizens to call 911 immediately. Additionally, investigators request assistance from anyone with information about the suspects. They can be contacted at 215-686-TIPS or 215-686-3047.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Armed Carjackers, One Suspect Possibly Only 10 Years Old
