Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Investigate Carjacking

Date: November 20, 2019
Incident Type: Carjacking
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers are investigating a reported carjacking on the 1500 block of Westmoreland Avenue around 7:15 p.m.

Per the initial investigation: A male victim was sitting in his vehicle with another male when a male suspect approached the car and asked for a cigarette. The males in the car denied the request and the suspect pulled out a gun and ordered the driver and passenger out.

The suspect got in the car and drove away. Police are investigating.


Reporting PIO:
Chris Togneri

2019-11-20
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov