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Man Arrested for Carjacking an Elderly Woman in Carson Shopping Center

A man was arrested on Saturday morning after Carjacking an elderly woman at a local shopping center, in the 20700 block of Avalon Boulevard, in Carson. 

On Saturday, January 2, 2016, at approximately 10:00am, Carson Sheriff’s Station received a call regarding a person breaking car windows with a bat in the parking lot of the shopping center. When deputies arrived, they learned that the male-suspect had just carjacked an 80-year-old woman. The deputies were able to search the area and quickly locate the suspect as he attempted to flee in the victim’s stolen vehicle. The suspect was immediately taken into custody.

Upon further investigation, deputies learned the suspect had burglarized another vehicle in the area in addition to the carjacking.

The victim was medically treated on scene and was in good condition.

The suspect, identified as Jawwaad Garner, 35-years-old/transient, was arrested for Carjacking and Burglary.  He was transported to Carson Sheriff’s Station where he was booked and being held in lieu of $100, 000 bail.  

Anyone with information about this incident or for any media inquiries, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Carson Station, Detective John Dennis at (310) 830-1123. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

** Carson Sheriff’s Station polices the City of Carson and unincorporated communities of Gardena, Rancho Dominguez, Torrance and Harbor City:

Sergeant Leo Foisner

Carson Sheriff’s Station

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