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Virginia Beach carjacking hoax used in attempt to steal Lexus


Posted on Feb 05, 2009

A luxury car dealer in Virginia Beach was the target of three young men who tried to stage a carjacking.  The ruse was an attempt to steal a 2004 Lexus ES300 from Central 1 Auto Brokers.

 

Three suspects agreed to arrange a test drive at the dealership, but instead of returning the car they would report that it had been stolen in a carjacking.  A police investigation of the incident revealed that the carjacking was a scam, however the stolen vehicle is still missing.

 

The missing vehicle is believed to be in the possession of a fourth suspect, and the car is described as a gold or silver Lexus ES300 four-door sedan with 20-inch chrome wheels.  The fourth suspect drives a green Cadillac and is described as a 6ft tall black male around 18 to 21 years old with a medium build, short hair, and a moustache.

 

The three suspects were arrested and released on bond.  Norfolk resident Justin M. Brown, 18, was charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, conspiring to commit a felony, and obstruction of justice.  Virginia Beach resident Michael L. Owens, 20, was charged with obstruction of justice.  Another Virginia Beach resident, James Matthew Carrier, 19, was charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit a felony.

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