Seattle police are searching for four suspects after an armed carjacking and assault in North Seattle early Friday morning.
Officers responded to the incident in the 5200 block of 22nd Avenue Northeast just before 1:30 a.m. They found the victim, a 35-year-old woman, who said her black Subaru Forester was stolen at gunpoint.
The woman told investigators one suspect aimed a gun at her chest, while another suspect pointed a gun at her side. The victim was shaken up, but not injured.
Seattle police diligently searched for the stolen Subaru. After locating it traveling along southbound I-5, a pursuit was initiated. The suspects continued to lead officers on a chase until crashing the stolen vehicle in Burien at 4th Avenue Southwest and Southwest 130th Street. The suspects then ran away.
Officers canvassed the area and used an SPD K9 to search for the suspects. The King County Sheriff’s Office deployed the Guardian One helicopter to help in the search, but the suspects were not found.
The stolen Subaru was transported to the North Precinct for processing. A handgun was located inside. Investigators are working to determine who the gun belongs to and if it was stolen.
The suspects were described as four men, two armed with guns, in their late teens to early 20s. They were wearing black beanies and face coverings as well as black clothing.
The Seattle Police Department Robbery Unit is handling the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
Stay safe when parking or walking to your car by taking precautions, no matter the location or the hour. Here are some tips to help:
-Park your vehicle in well-lit areas.
-If you sense danger, go back inside. When possible, ask someone to walk with you to your vehicle.
-You should also check your car from a distance. Take note of anything suspicious and be sure to have your keys ready. Do not give more attention to your phone than your surroundings.
-Make sure to check your back seat before you get into your vehicle. Once inside, lock your doors immediately.
-Look around your vehicle as you leave. Don’t forget to also check your mirrors before pulling away.
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