Crime & Safety

Police Investigate Carjacking at Gunpoint on Commonwealth Avenue

Police say a silver Mercedes with temporary tags was stolen Friday night.

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a carjacking that took place Friday evening just before midnight, according to an alert sent out by police.

The incident took place in the 3900 block of Commonwealth Avenue, according to police.

Police say one suspect with a gun stole a silver 2008 Mercedes with Virginia temporary tags. The victim was not injured, according to police.

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No description of the suspect was released by police.

Police say to expect activity in the area during their investigation of the incident.

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