Police from the NYPD’s 104th Precinct are searching for a suspect who allegedly approached a motorist who had parked his car in Glendale, flashed a gun and demanded his keys before driving off with the vehicle on Sunday, Dec. 18.
Police say that at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Dec. 18, officers responded to a call regarding a carjacking that occurred at 82-54 88th Pl. in Glendale. Upon their arrival, officers learned that a 48-year-old man had parked his vehicle in front of the location before being approached by the suspect.
According to authorities, the suspect displayed a firearm, demanded the victim’s keys, took the victim’s cellphone and fled the location with the victim’s vehicle, a 2021 Mercedes.
Police on Dec. 19 released surveillance images 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.
