Crime & Safety

Chief: Reported Carjacking Was a Hoax

The report of a carjacking was made to cover up an accident.

Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis said the reports Tuesday night of a carjacking appear to be a hoax.

Begonis said the call was made to cover up an accident.

There were reports of a carjacking that happened in Wilmington just after 6 p.m. Tuesday night, in which the suspect was said to have had a handgun and stole a BMW.

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