With carjacking on the increase, another motorist fell victim to an armed robbery on New Year’s Eve.The motorist reported that he had stopped at a local restaurant to purchase food and returned to his white van.
As he approached his vehicle, a man dressed entirely in black reportedly opened the passenger door and brandished a firearm.
The assailant demanded the vehicle key, prompting the quick-thinking motorist to jump from his van to evade the threat.
The criminals sped off in the stolen white van, now bearing license plate number C 2175, leaving the motorist unharmed but shaken.
Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the incident and have appealed to the public for assistance.
Police are urging anyone with information related to these crimes to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.
As a precautionary measure, residents in the affected areas are advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
