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Teen arrested for attempted carjacking on Duke Street

2727 Duke Street, site of an attempted carjacking (image via Google Maps)

A 14-year-old was arrested this weekend after an attempted carjacking on the 2700 block of Duke Street.

The incident occurred at Carydale East (2727 Duke Street) around 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29.

Police said minor injuries were reported in connection to the carjacking. Scanner traffic indicated that there were three men and one of the attempted carjackers was armed with a knife.

Image via Google Maps

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