Crime & Safety
3 Suspects At Large In Harlem 125th Street Carjacking: NYPD
An alleged car thief sped away in a victim's vehicle Thursday after posing as a weed dealer, police said.

HARLEM, NY - An alleged car thief sped away in a victim’s vehicle Thursday after posing as a weed dealer, authorities said.
The "deal" took place about 10:35 p.m. opposite of 545 West 125 St. where the male victim believed he would be meeting someone with cannabis, police said.
During the exchange, one suspect sat in the passenger seat and another sat in the rear seat, police said, but wasn’t long until the second suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded property.
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The victim attempted to flee on foot when he was confronted by two additional suspects, police said.
All four suspects flee the location in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was found opposite of 150 Claremont Ave. and the driver was taken into custody, police said.
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The three other suspects remain at large.
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