The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces an arrest made in an unarmed carjacking that occurred in Northeast. 

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, at approximately 4:52 p.m., the suspects approached the victim, who was seated in their vehicle, in the 500 block of 21st Street, Northeast. One of the suspects forced the victim out of the vehicle, and the suspects fled the scene in the vehicle. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. 

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, 19-year-old Niko Wilson, of Northwest, DC, was arrested for Unarmed Carjacking.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of 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.  The Metropolitan Police Department 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. 

CCN: 26128646

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