Crime & Safety

Police Investigating Carjacking Wednesday Night in Alexandria

Suspect implied he had a weapon as a woman was trying to get into her car; the suspect drove away in her car, a 2016 silver Toyota RAV4.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a carjacking Wednesday night in the 400 block of S. Whiting Street, police announced in an alert Wednesday at 9:24 p.m.

A suspect implied he had a weapon as the victim attempted to enter her car, and drove away in the vehicle, police said. No one was injured, police said.

The car that was stolen was a 2016 silver Toyota Rav4.

Find out what's happening in Old Town Alexandriawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Approximate location of carjacking Wednesday night (Google maps):


Find out what's happening in Old Town Alexandriawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

PHOTO: Shutterstock


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to [email protected].