Bethesda Carjacking Foiled By Manual Transmission: Police

BETHESDA, MD — Police are searching for two suspects wanted in an attempted carjacking at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda last week.

A man returned to his car in the mall parking lot at about 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, when he was allegedly approached by the two suspects.

"One suspect demanded the victim’s car key and the second suspect threatened the victim by implying that he was armed with a weapon," a police statement said.

The suspects got the victim's key, entered the car and started it.

"Detectives believe that the suspects then realized that they could not drive a manual transmission," police said. "Both suspects then fled on foot and were last seen on the second level of the parking garage."

Anyone who has information about these two suspects or this attempted carjacking is asked to call Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this crime.

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