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Robber leaps from moving vehicle on to I-83 to escape carjacking

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On Saturday morning, police were called To Penn State Hershey Medical Center for the report of a robbery victim.

The man, a Harrisburg resident, was at Bill’s Café in Derry Street when he went to his car to charge his cell phone.

A black male approached the passenger side window and asked for a lighter. The man seemed suspicious and the victim started to drive away.

The suspect then put on a face mask and dove into the open passenger side window while whipping out a handgun.

The robber then ordered the victim to stop. The victim noticed a dark-colored mini-van had pulled up behind them.

At that point another robber got out of the van and joined in with the carjacking.

The two suspects forced the victim into the trunk at gunpoint. However, the victim was able to find the trunk release and opened the trunk.

He noticed that the robbers were driving on I-83 near Bass Pro Shops. The suspects noticed that the trunk was open and sped up, but the victim rolled out onto the roadway.

The suspect suffered numerous scrapes and bruises from the fall, but was able to get a passing motorist to stop and call for help.

The victim’s car was found in Swatara Township near Penhar Drive. The victim’s wallet was found in the trunk, but his cell phone and a small amount of cash are missing.

The victim was treated for his minor injuries and released.

Police are searching for the suspects, two black males, one thin and about 6 feet tall, the other heavy set and about 5 foot 8. Both were wearing black hooded sweatshirts.


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