Father Carjacked at Gunpoint While Placing Child in Car Seat in Northwest Baltimore; Two Teen Suspects Arrested After Police Pursuit
Baltimore, Maryland — A father placing his child into a car seat in northwest Baltimore was carjacked at gunpoint, prompting a rapid police investigation and the eventual arrest of two teenage suspects. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on December 5 on the 2900 block of Terry Drive, according to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD).
Two Armed Suspects Confront Father and Steal Vehicle
Police say the 26-year-old father was loading his child into the back seat of his vehicle when two armed individuals approached him and demanded the keys. The suspects, later identified as teenage males, reportedly held the father at gunpoint during the confrontation.
According to BPD, the victim managed to pull his child from the vehicle just moments before the suspects drove away, preventing potential harm to the child but leaving the father without transportation.
Dispatch audio obtained by FOX45 News through Broadcastify revealed further details, including the father’s report that the suspects told him to remove his child immediately before they fled in his black 2025 Acura SUV, last seen heading toward the Fallstaff neighborhood.
Police Locate Stolen SUV and Pursuit Leads to Arrests
Officers later spotted the stolen SUV and initiated a pursuit. During the chase, the suspects reportedly struck a police cruiser, causing minor injuries to an officer. Despite the collision, police continued their pursuit, eventually apprehending both teens connected to the stolen vehicle.
Authorities have not released the names of the suspects due to their ages, but both are now facing charges related to armed carjacking, assault, and vehicle theft.
Neighborhood Concerns Heightened After Daytime Incident
The carjacking, which occurred in broad daylight in a residential community, has raised concerns among residents about safety and escalating violence involving juveniles. Parents in the area expressed heightened anxiety following the incident, noting that the confrontation happened while a child was present and during morning hours when many families are preparing for school and work.
Local law enforcement officials emphasized their commitment to addressing youth-involved violent crime and reiterated the importance of community reporting. They encourage residents to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity immediately.
Police Ask for Additional Information From the Public
Baltimore Police continue to investigate whether the teens may be connected to other recent incidents in the area. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact them directly at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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