MIAMI, FL — An alert Miami police officer foiled an armed carjacking in progress Wednesday morning but the suspect managed to elude police. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m.
Officer Kiara Delva of the Miami Police Department told Patch that officers launched a manhunt that included helicopter support, SWAT and K-9 units.
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"There was an officer en route to an unrelated call when the officer observed what appeared to be a carjacking in progress," Delva explained. "The subject fled immediately."
Delva said the quick actions of the officer prevented the four-day sedan from being stolen.
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A perimeter was established for a time on North Miami Avenue through North Miami Court between 60 Street and 62 Street.
Delva said the carjacker was armed.
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