A vehicle belonging to an FBI employee was carjacked at gunpoint in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon, according to multiple reports
The carjacking targeted an FBI special agent, who had his body armor and radio inside the vehicle, as reported by ABC News. Fortunately, the car was recovered about a mile away from the scene of the crime approximately 30 minutes later, and the agent did not sustain any injuries.
The FBI confirmed the incident in a statement to the press, saying, "At this time, we can confirm that an FBI employee was carjacked on the afternoon of November 29. The vehicle was recovered, and the FBI Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department's Carjacking Task Force are investigating," as reported by ABC.
Washington, D.C. has been experiencing a significant increase in carjackings, with the number more than doubling since 2022, according to the New York Post. Police attribute the alarming 104% rise in carjackings, from over 400 reported cases in 2022 to over 800 in 2023, to repeat juvenile offenders, as reported by Fox 5. Data from the police shows that 66% of those arrested in connection with these crimes are juveniles.
This recent incident is not an isolated case. In October, Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was carjacked outside his apartment in D.C., and back in June 2021, a foreign diplomat from the United Arab Emirates was also carjacked at gunpoint, according to Fox 5.
The surge in carjackings has raised concerns among residents. Matthew Cohen, a D.C. neighborhood commissioner, expressed his worry, saying, "It's incredibly concerning, and this is a safe neighborhood. I know my neighbors are obviously concerned and care about these types of issues," as reported by the outlet.
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