Five suspects busted in connection with carjacking of congresswoman
New York Post
December 22, 2021
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was the victim of a carjacking in Philadelphia on Dec. 22, 2021
A 14-year-old female and three males, ages 13, 15, and 16 were arrested in connection with the carjacking of Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The suspects were taken into custody and awaiting charges after Scanlon’s SUV was found near a Delaware mall Wednesday night, according to Fox 29.
“[Scanlon] thanks the Philadelphia Police Department for their swift response, and appreciates the efforts of both the Sergeant at Arms in D.C. and her local police department for coordinating with Philly PD to ensure her continued safety,” her office tweeted Wednesday afternoon.
The 62-year-old Democrat, who represents part of South Philly and its surrounding suburbs, was unharmed when a carjacker pulled a gun on her near FDR Park. The park is adjacent to Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center, home to most of the city’s pro sports teams.
Five suspects were taken into custody after Rep. Scanlon’s SUV was found near a Delaware mall
Two men in a dark-colored SUV demanded her keys, which she handed over, according to WPVI. Her personal cell phone, government-issued cell phone, purse and identification were inside her stolen SUV, the station said.
The broad daylight incident came as Philadelphia endured one of its most violent years. A record of 540 homicides had been recorded so far this year, police said earlier this week. Carjackings were also up 76 percent from 2020, cops reported on Dec. 9.
“I’m appalled to learn of this violent crime that was perpetrated against my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney wrote after the stickup. “My thoughts are with her during what I’m sure is a traumatic time.”
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city, and sadly that hasn’t always been the case this year,” Kenney added. “It’s disheartening and infuriating that criminals feel emboldened to commit such a reckless crime in the middle of the day in what should be a place of peace — one of our city’s parks.”
2 comments:
Karma is a bitch.
The cops just arrested and charged five "teenagers" with this crime. The vehicle was recovered in Newark, DE. The feds have charged Josiah Brown, 19, with carjacking and a weapons charge. He claims the gun was not loaded. He had possession of Scanlons car keys when he was grabbed. He has apologized. A 14 year old girl and a 13, 15 and 16 year old boy have all been charged with receiving stolen property. Their names were not released because they are juveniles. They were sent to bed without their supper.
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