Crime & Safety

Leesburg Police Investigate Armed Carjacking, Abduction

Leesburg Police are investigating an apparent armed carjacking and abduction that took place over the weekend.

LEESBURG, VA – Leesburg Police are investigating an apparent armed carjacking and abduction that took place over the weekend.

On Saturday just after 7 p.m., Leesburg Police were notified of a reported armed carjacking and abduction that had occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Meadows Lane NE.

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, three of the four victims were found with the vehicle at an apartment complex in the 20300 block of River Ridge Terrace in Ashburn and the fourth victim was still in Leesburg.

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Following an investigation, police determined the suspect was known to the victims.

One of the victims suffered a minor injury.

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The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 703-771-4500.

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