Armed Carjacking - May 26

Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an armed carjacking that occurred this morning at approximately 1:40 a.m. in the 2100 block of 9th Street NW. 

The complainant is not affiliated with Howard University, and the vehicle stolen is a black or dark blue 2009 BMW bearing MD license plate # 7EB3241.  A lookout has been issued for two male suspects armed with a handgun who exited a white Q35 Infinity with Texas license plates. Plate numbers are unavailable at this time.

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Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred at 12:15am at 8th St. and Barry Street, NW. Lookout is for a black male, wearing all black and a ski mask. The complainants are HU students, neither were injured.   

Anyone who has information about this incident should immediately contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD. 

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Dear Howard University Community,

Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an Armed Carjacking that occurred this morning at approximately 3:07 a.m. in the 2300 Block of 8th ST, NW.