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Man Wanted for Gunpoint Carjacking in Glendale: NYPD

Police are looking for a man who allegedly carjacked a vehicle in Glendale early Sunday morning (Photo: suspect NYPD)

Dec. 21, 2022 By Christian Murray

Police are looking for a man who allegedly carjacked the owner of a Mercedes Benz—at gunpoint—in Glendale during the early hours Sunday morning.

The suspect allegedly approached the victim who had just parked his vehicle on a residential street, pulled out a gun and demanded the keys. He then drove off with the car.

The incident took place at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18 outside 82-54 88th Pl., according to police. The victim was a 48-year-old man, and the suspect also stole his cellphone.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect, who is dark-skinned with a slim build and black hair.

There have been no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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