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Police searching for 2 suspects after a car was stolen at gunpoint in North Philly, officials say

Police are attempting to track down a man who, they claim, hopped into a car in the city's Logan section, before forcing the driver out and shooting at him on May 7

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Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects, one of them a man, after a person was carjacked at gunpoint in Logan early Tuesday morning on May 7.

According to police, the incident happened at around 5 a.m. on May 7, when a man jumped into an occupied vehicle, a dark grey Ford Fusion, that was sitting along the 1300 block of Lindley Avenue.

Officials said the wanted man then produced a handgun and aimed it at the driver who was in the vehicle before commanding him to drive away.

After they drove a short distance, police said, the suspected gunman forced the driver out of the car and, while the driver fled the area, the gunman fired at him.

The driver, officials said, was not hurt.

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According to police, the man that officials believe is responsible for this incident was caught on surveillance footage and could be seen arriving in the area of the crime in a silver Ford Taurus.

Officials shared video of the suspected gunman online.

The gunman exited the Ford Taurus, police said, and after the robbery took pace both cars pulled off.

Officials said, shortly after the carjacking, the gunman left the stolen car along the 4500 block of N. 11th Street.

Several hours later, at about 10:25 a.m., officials said, the silver Ford Taurus could be seen on surveillance footage returning to the area and the same suspect gets out, gets into the stolen Ford Fusion, before both vehicles leave the area.

Police described the suspected gunman as man in his 20s, who wore a black hoodie with the words "Trust No.1" on the back and front.

If anyone has any information regarding the gun point carjacking or the suspects, contact the PPD Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353.

To submit a tip call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477).

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