Armed carjacking reported in township

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, March 23, at approximately 1:21 a.m. the WTPD received a report of an armed carjacking in the area of 150 Pascack Road.

According to the department in a statement around noon, “Patrol officers responded to the area and were flagged down by a male party. The male party stated his vehicle was intentionally struck from behind at the intersection of Pascack Road and Ridgewood Road, causing him to exit his vehicle.”

The statement said, “Two actors exited a dark-colored vehicle, each brandishing a small silver handgun. The actors demanded the victim’s car keys and wallet. The vehicle was taken and was last seen heading southbound on Pascack Road. The victim’s vehicle was later located in Harlem, N.Y.”

Police said this matter remains under investigation, with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office assisting.