Executive Summary
- Baltimore Police are investigating four carjacking incidents in the Guilford neighborhood targeting delivery drivers.
- One victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by his own stolen vehicle.
- Suspects utilized proximity to key fobs and idling engines to facilitate the thefts.
- Security officials suggest the perpetrators may be juveniles, though no arrests have been made.
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has launched an investigation into a series of carjacking incidents targeting delivery drivers in the city’s Guilford neighborhood, with multiple thefts reported since mid-November. Authorities are examining a pattern of opportunistic crimes where drivers were accosted or their vehicles stolen while completing deliveries.
According to police reports, the first incident occurred on November 16 in the 4200 block of Greenway. A victim was dropping off an item at a residence when an SUV pulled up alongside their vehicle. Investigators state that a male suspect wearing a blue hoodie exited the SUV, entered the victim’s car, and drove away.
A second, violent incident took place on November 20 in the 4300 block of Norwood Avenue. Authorities reported that a delivery driver, who had left his vehicle running with keys in the ignition, returned to find suspects closing the car doors. When the victim attempted to intervene, the suspects drove the vehicle toward him, striking him in the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On December 1, officers responded to two additional incidents. In the 4300 block of Underwood Road, a driver exited his vehicle with the key fob in hand to complete a delivery. Police stated the victim observed two individuals in dark clothing emerge from a wooded area and enter his vehicle. Due to the proximity of the key fob, the suspects were able to start the car and flee the scene. Later that day, in the 4400 block of Ivanhoe Avenue, a female driver struggled with suspects attempting to steal her running vehicle before they fled.
The Guilford Association reportedly received updates from Wolf Security, a private security firm monitoring the area, suggesting the perpetrators may be juveniles. Local resident Tonya Bana expressed concern regarding the breach of safety in the typically quiet neighborhood. Police have confirmed that the stolen vehicles have been recovered, though they were unoccupied.
Investigative Outlook and Community Safety
These incidents highlight a specific pattern of crimes targeting delivery personnel, particularly during periods of high shipping volume. The method of operation—targeting idling vehicles or those with drivers nearby—suggests suspects are exploiting the brief window when drivers are distracted at drop-off points. Law enforcement officials have not yet announced any arrests in connection with these incidents. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
