Arrest Made in an Unarmed Carjacking Offense: 1500 b/o Maryland Ave, NE

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Unarmed Carjacking Offense that occurred on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 5:35 pm, the suspects approached the victim, who was sitting on a motor scooter, at the listed location. One of the suspects motioned as if they had a weapon and took possession of the motor scooter. One of the suspects was apprehended by responding officers.  

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, 26-year-old Daquan Skipper, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with UnarmedCarjacking.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge about this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.