Teen charged following alleged carjacking
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly partaking in an armed carjacking.
The teen is charged with robbery with aggravation, possession of a prohibited weapon, and using a firearm to commit a felony following the incident on Slipe Road, Kingston 5, on Sunday, October 12.
Reports from the Half-Way-Tree police are that between 11:00 pm and 12:00 am, the boy and his accomplices, posing as passengers, requested the services of a popular ride-sharing company.
Shortly after embarking on the vehicle, one of the men reportedly held a knife to the driver’s neck, and another pointed a firearm at him.
It is alleged that the teen dragged the man from the vehicle, after which they drove away with the car, with a bag containing $50,000 and electronic devices valued at $60,000.
A report was made to the police, and an investigation into the matter was launched immediately.
The boy was later arrested during a targeted operation and was formally charged following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney and guardian.
His court date is being arranged.
