Carjacker in Custody After Crashing into Gas Station

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McLean Police District – A 20-year-old Washington, D.C. man was arrested after carjacking a juvenile driver and then crashing the car.

At 4:32 p.m. yesterday, an officer received a call from loss prevention about a suspect, Mecca Lee-Bey, observed stealing over $2,500 worth of merchandise. Upon approach, Lee-Bey fled the business and entered a nearby parking lot. Detectives from the Tysons Urban Team were asked for assistance. Lee-Bey attempted to open the door of a 2013 Kia Optima entering the garage.

The victim, a teenager, was alarmed and drove away, with Lee-Bey holding onto the door and being dragged for a short distance. The victim stopped a short distance away and exited the car. Lee-Bey then took control of the vehicle and drove off. The victim was unharmed during the carjacking.

Lee-Bey fled westbound on Leesburg Pike in the stolen car. He attempted to make an abrupt U-turn, but lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a gas pump in the 8100 block of Leesburg Pike. Lee-Bey then ran into a gas station, where he was arrested.

Lee-Bey was taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained while being dragged. He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with carjacking and grand larceny. He is currently being held without bond. There is no mugshot available at this time.

Anyone who may have information about this carjacking is asked to call 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you. 

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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