Trenton Man, 19, Holds Elderly Woman Hostage In Armed Home Invasion

A 19-year-old Trenton man broke into an elderly woman’s home Monday and held her at gunpoint before making off with several of her possessions, including her car, authorities said.

Kahider Carmichael, 19, of Trenton
Photo Credit: *Hamilton Police Division via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

11/24/2021 9:16 a.m.

Kahider Carmichael is accused of breaking into a Hamilton home on the 300 block of Tindall Avenue by pushing in a window air conditioning unit on the first floor, police said.

Carmichael then held the woman at gunpoint and stole several valuable items, including her vehicle, police said.

Carmichael was arrested Monday evening by the New Jersey State Police Crime Suppression Central Unit while driving the stolen vehicle in Trenton, authorities said.

He was taken to Hamilton Police headquarters and charged with robbery, burglary and kidnapping.

Carmichael was being held at the Mercer County Correctional Facility.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton Police Detective Frank Palmieri at (609) 581-4041 or email fpalmieri@hamiltonpd.org. Information can also be submitted through the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.

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