Philadelphia police arrest suspect 1 hour after armed carjacking

Monday, July 3, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police made a quick arrest on Sunday after an armed carjacking took place in the city.

The carjacker went after a Ford Edge, according to officials.
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Officers say they responded to the theft at approximately 6:30 p.m.

An hour later, at about 7:30 p.m., an arrest was made near Fifth and Chelten Avenue in the city's East Oak Lane neighborhood.
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Officials have not provided any information on the carjacking or the suspect who was arrested.
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