Crime & Safety
Carjacker Drives Over 2 Elderly Women In Lakewood: Police
Have you seen this car? Lakewood police are searching for a man who ran over two women in a carjacking, officials said.
LAKEWOOD, CO — Two elderly women were injured in a carjacking Monday in Lakewood, police said. Officers are searching for a car that's wanted in connection with the crime.
Officers were called to the 400 block of Benton Street around 12:45 p.m. after witnesses said they saw a man steal a car and drive over both women. The victims, ages 76 and 88, were taken to an area hospital. Their condition was not known.
The vehicle is described as a 2000 Lincoln sedan — possibly a Town Car or Continental — with Colorado Honorably Discharged Veteran license plate number 274-CBF.
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The suspect is described as an 18-20-year-old man, around 6 feet 2 inches tall, who was last seen wearing a hat and red cloth mask.
Anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately.
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"Do not approach the suspect as he is considered armed and dangerous," Lakewood police said.
Correction: Lakewood police earlier reported the women were in their 60s, and one was run over; their ages and injuries have since been updated.
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