Search Continues for Attempted Carjacking Suspect

Before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, police say a suspect tried to carjack a victim at the parking lot of Home Goods on Main Street

Police in Reading, Massachusetts, continue to search for an attempted carjacking suspect Friday morning and are asking the public to be on the lookout.

Before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, police say a suspect tried to carjack a victim at the parking lot of Home Goods on Main Street. He fled before police arrived.

A "shelter in place" order was issued for Wood End Elementary School. The school was deemed safe and secure by police, and additional officers were in the area as a precaution.

Officers searched the area, but were not able to find the male suspect. He is described as clean-shaven, in his 20s, 6’0” tall and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with an unknown logo and a black baseball cap.

If you see anything suspicious, you are asked to call the police department at 781-944-1212.

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