Delaware State Police
News Release

Three Suspects Carjack Vehicle Injuring Driver

 

Wilmington - On Sunday, March 29th, 2009 at approximately 3 am, Delaware State Troopers responded to Boxwood Road and Maryland Avenue, reference a carjacking.

 

The investigation revealed that a 21-year old male of Kennett Square, PA, was stopped at the intersection for a red light when he was ambushed by three unknown suspects, one of which was yielding a shotgun.  The suspects assaulted the victim and pried him from his vehicle, a Saturn sedan.  The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. 

 

The suspects' identities were concealed by dark clothing with hoods.  Their height is estimated at between 5'7-5'9 with a medium build.  The suspects fled in the victim's vehicle southbound on Boxwood Road.

 

The vehicle was later located in Banning Park. 

 

This investigation is on-going and the Delaware State Police are urging anyone who may have information regarding this incident to please contact Troop 6 at (302) 633-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. 

 

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