Child inside vehicle escapes armed carjacking. Mississippi police looking for two suspects.

Published 5:45 am Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Mississippi police are looking for two armed carjacking suspects after the child inside the vehicle was able to escape the vehicle during the carjacking.

At 11:45 p.m. Monday, Hattiesburg Police responded to an armed carjacking in the 6000 block of Hwy 98.

Two black males had stolen a vehicle with the engine running and an adolescent inside. Fortunately, the child was able to exit the car unharmed as the suspects began to drive away.

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The stolen vehicle was located a few hours later, around 4 a.m., in the 3600 block of Campbell Loop. The owner was informed of the recovery, but the suspects remain at large.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Hattiesburg Police or Crime Stoppers by dialing **Tips or by submitting an anonymous tip at www.P3Tips.com.