Three Carjackings in Downtown Silver Spring Within Two Weeks: Report

Three carjackings have occurred in downtown Silver Spring within a two-week period, according to a report from NBC Washington.

The latest carjacking occurred Wednesday evening at the Chick-fil-A on Fenton St. at Ellsworth Drive.

According to MCPD, officers responded to the Chick-fil-A in downtown Silver Spring at approximately 7:18 p.m. Wednesday for a strong-arm carjacking. The victim was sitting in his 2012 black Honda Civic (MD Tag #1CX1353), when three Black males approached, pulled him out of the car, and drove away from the scene.

Officers responded at approximately 6:52 p.m. on Jan. 19 to the Safeway located in the 900 block of Thayer Ave. for a report of an armed carjacking. A Toyota Camry was stolen from a female victim by the suspects, who were armed with a firearm. The suspects then fled the scene.

A man was carjacked at gunpoint in the 8200 block of Fenton St. on Jan. 13, according to NBC Washington.

No arrests have been made in any of the incidents. 

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County offers a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at (866) 411-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online, or via the P3 Tips app.

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