Norwalk Carjacking Suspects On Run

Police in Fairfield County are searching for two armed suspects who allegedly carjacking one person and attempted a second but were deterred.

Norwalk Police are search for two armed suspects who allegedly carjacked one person and attempted a second.
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Kathy Reakes

03/29/2024 10:00 a.m.

The first carjacking occurred in Norwalk around 5 a.m. Thursday, March 28, on Westport Avenue.

According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, two men armed with a gun stole a BMW X3 from the owner.

A short time later the suspects attempted another carjacking at the intersection Dry Hill Road and Westport Avenue, Podgorski said. The driver was able to maneuver the vehicle past the suspects and flee.

The carjacked vehicle was recovered by Patrol Division Officers in Norwalk later in the day.

Detectives are actively investigating this incident and ask that anyone who witnessed this crime or that has information about it contact Detective James Barron at 203-854-3031, or by email at Jbarron@norwalkct.gov.

Anonymous tips can be left at the Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111.

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