The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 9, after the carjacking happened in the Bronx. The suspect was then tracked to Yonkers, where they were caught and placed in custody, Yonkers Police announced around 10:30 a.m.
Members of the Yonkers Police Department and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety were engaged in activity in the area of 354 Nepperhan Ave. in relation to the car-jacking, authorities said.
No shots were fired during the incident despite reports on social media, and there is no current threat to public safety.
More information regarding the incident may be released by the New York City Police Department or the Westchester County Police Department. The suspect's identity has not yet been released.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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