Video: Man sought in gunpoint carjacking on Spring Garden Street
Police on Friday released surveillance video of a gunpoint carjacking at a gas station near Center City, and they're seeking any tips to help them catch the gunman who remains on the loose.
Video: Man sought in gunpoint carjacking on Spring Garden Street
Police on Friday released surveillance video of a gunpoint carjacking at a gas station near Center City, and they're seeking any tips to help them catch the carjacker who remains at large.
On Jan. 19, two men were parked in a pickup truck at a gas station on Spring Garden Street near 11th at 8:43 p.m. when two men approached the truck and forced them out of it at gunpoint, according to police. One of the victims was also armed, police said, and shot one of the carjackers in the leg. The wounded man fled, but was apprehended a few blocks away.
The second carjacker, police said, managed to steal a dirt bike from the bed of the pickup truck and fled the scene on it. Police are still looking for him. He's described as black, 21 to 24 years old and wore a blue jacket and a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Tipsters should contact the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3047, the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), email tips@phillypolice.com or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).
Tips can also be submitted online here.
Sounds like they were after the truck due to the dirtbikes in the back.— daxtremesolja- Typical.— jbruder02
- hang them— Philly54321
- More evidence that we need cameras all over the city in order to capture criminals and protect the life, liberty and property of Philadelphians.— StevenG
- @Jbruder02, was every other crime that you decided not to comment on be considered "typical" as well???— DontBeAHypocrite
- Nice job shooting one of them. Bad aim. we're talking about needing some PRAC TICE.— tr88
- If only the guys in the truck had guns...wait, dirtbikes, pick up truck, why didn't they?— MichaelZoe
I like when his buddy got shot that only got him more focused on stealing a cheap dirt bike. This guy has no value for his own or anyone elses life.— Earl J- ...When welfare's not enough, there's always the use of someone else's stuff.— PotteryPete
- So he shoots the one dude but lets the other leave wit his bike? Musta run outta bullets, so yea i would also suggest PRACTICE
— ai720jrzy - Inside job.— manyhats
- Disturbing thing about this is, the thug's partner got shot, and he's still there nonchalantly loosening the bike! If this guy was willing to take a bullet for a bike...— RAP_SUX
