Detectives Asking for Public’s Help Finding Carjacking Suspect and Stolen Car

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a carjacking suspect and finding a stolen Toyota SUV.  The incident happened Sunday morning around 2:45 at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 6300 block of Richmond Highway.  A 29-year-old woman was at the ATM when she was confronted by a man armed with a knife.  After taking the victim’s money, he shoved her to the ground and jumped in her car, which she had left unlocked and running.  He drove away southbound on Richmond Highway. The victim was not injured from the assault.

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The stolen SUV is a red 2003 Toyota Rav4, with Virginia license plates UYS-6082.  It has damage to the rear bumper and faded paint on the front of the vehicle.  It is possible the license plates have since been removed or replaced with other tags. The suspect was described as 6’2”, wearing a black ski mask, grey hoodie and grey construction gloves.

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Anyone with information about the carjacking or the whereabouts of the stolen car is asked to contact Detective Hoffman of our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling 1-866-411-TIPS. They can also be sent in via text by texting “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES (274637). Text STOP to 274637 to cancel, or HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

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