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Maryland Children Arrested After Using Replica Gun To Carjack Rideshare Driver

Two young boys were arrested after an armed carjacking of a rideshare driver in Temple Hills over the weekend, authorities say.

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The rideshare driver was reportedly carjacked at gunpoint by the 14-year-old boys in the 6400 block of Gifford Drive around 12:20 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, according to Prince George's County police.

The victim called 911 following the attack, prompting the investigation.

Investigators say that the victim had just picked up the two boys when they both pulled out guns and demanded her car. In fear for her life, she complied and was not injured.

Officers responding to the scene were able to located the carjacked car in the 5300 block of Temple Hills Road and attempted to stop the vehicle when the two boys lost control of the car and crashed. 

The teens then attempted to run from the scene and were caught a short distance away. A replica handgun was found on the scene and later determined to be a BB gun.

The suspects are charged with carjacking and were committed to a juvenile detention center.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-3788.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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