DURHAM, NC – A carjacking incident in Durham led to a police chase early Monday morning, ending at an apartment complex and resulting in multiple individuals being detained for questioning.
Incident Details
According to the Durham Police Department (DPD), officers spotted a stolen silver 2011 Nissan Juke in the 300 block of Old Oxford Road at approximately 2:56 a.m. The SUV had been reported stolen in a carjacking that occurred in the 4000 block of Meriwether Drive.
When officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver fled, leading police on a chase to the Oxford Manor Apartments. The vehicle was abandoned on Wiggins Street, prompting a brief foot chase. The suspects then fled into a nearby home on Dearborn Drive.
Individuals Detained
Police surrounded the residence and ultimately brought five people outside for questioning. Among them were four children, a man, and a woman. All were taken to Durham Police Headquarters as part of the ongoing investigation.
“The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released in due course,” the Durham Police Department stated in a press release.
Community Assistance Requested
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the carjacking or the suspects involved to come forward. Detective Blake can be reached at 919-560-4440 ext. 29282. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or online.
CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, and callers are not required to disclose their identity.
Ongoing Concerns About Crime
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing carjackings and violent crime in Durham. Community members and law enforcement continue to work together to improve public safety and hold perpetrators accountable.
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