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Bronx carjacking suspect told victim he was in a crash, say police

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Updated  May 9, 2022 8:26am EDT
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Carjacking in the Bronx

Police are searching for the suspect who claimed to be in a crash when he carjacked a 48-year-old man in the Soundview section of the Bronx.

NEW YORK - Police are searching for the suspect who claimed to be in a crash when he carjacked a 48-year-old man in the Soundview section of the Bronx.

The victim was sitting in his car on April 28 at about 9:30 p.m. at Metcalf Avenue and Watson Avenue when he was flagged down by the suspect on the side of the road. The suspect told the victim he had been in a crash, according to police.

The suspect then punched the victim in the head and forced him out of his car.

The suspect then took off in the car.

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Police shared video of the incident.  If you have information about the carjacking, contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 

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