Crime & Safety
Armed Carjacking Occurs In Pittsburgh
The carjacking in a Pittsburgh neighborhood occurred late Wednesday, police said.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A man had his car stolen at gunpoint Wednesday night in the city's Shadyside neighborhood.
Just after 11 p.m., city police were called to the 5800 block of Elwood street for reports of an armed carjacking. The victim told police that two males approached him on foot outside of his car, put a firearm to his head, grabbed his phone and smashed it, and searched his pockets for his keys.
They then reportedly told him to run away and stole his red Honda CRV.
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The victim was not injured.
Police are reviewing all available video.
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The investigation is ongoing.
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