Some victims were even held captive in the trunks of cars for hours as the group continued their crime spree across Baltimore City and Baltimore County. To access money, the group used ATMs, banking apps, and CashApp to transfer funds from victims' accounts to their own.
In a press release, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that charges have been filed against six Baltimore teens, aged 16 to 19, for their involvement in a series of armed robberies and carjackings that occurred in Baltimore City and Baltimore County during November and December of 2022.
The group is linked to at least 40 incidents, including 16 armed carjackings, 21 kidnappings, 23 armed robberies, and a home invasion. One member is also facing charges for the forcible rape of a kidnapping victim. A total of 46 citizens were victimized, and authorities suspect there may be more unreported incidents. If you have any information, please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit www.tips.fbi.gov.
The criminal group initially carried out armed robberies and carjackings, but later switched to using Uber and Lyft to target rideshare drivers. They would then carjack the drivers at gunpoint, sometimes even forcing them into the trunk or back seat of their own vehicles.
The group would then use the drivers' ride-sharing accounts to lure in unsuspecting passengers, only to rob or kidnap them. Some victims were even held captive in the trunks of cars for hours as the group continued their crime spree across Baltimore City and Baltimore County. To access money, the group used ATMs, banking apps, and CashApp to transfer funds from victims' accounts to their own.
“The violent and horrifying criminal conduct perpetrated by these individuals terrorized people across the Baltimore region for months by exploiting rideshare services on which many Marylanders rely,” said Attorney General Brown. “Along with our law enforcement partners, my Office will diligently pursue criminal offenders and work together to bring them to justice.”
“The FBI and our law enforcement partners are united in leveraging every resource available to pursue justice and stop such brazen and deplorable behavior,” said Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno with the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office. “The sheer number of violent robberies, carjackings and kidnappings committed by this group is staggering. They methodically planned their crimes, repeatedly targeting rideshare drivers and passengers. Anyone who commits such violent acts should expect the FBI and our partners to investigate and should consider whether they really want to end up where these teenagers are now.”
“The charges brought against these six teenagers is further evidence that we will not permit criminal enterprises such as this one to terrorize our communities and wreak havoc on our streets,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. “The BPD is committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors. We will use all the tools available to us to ensure that community members can safely use rideshare apps, visit our attractions, enjoy our neighborhoods and attend our large-scale events. I am grateful to the Baltimore Police Department Detectives, the FBI, the Baltimore County Police Department, the Office of the Attorney General and our public safety partners for their continued efforts in the Baltimore crime fight.”
The FBI - Baltimore Violent Crimes Task Force took the lead in the investigation, with assistance from the Baltimore Police Department, the Baltimore County Police Department, and the Organized Crime Unit of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
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