Four men and a woman have been arrested after the carjacking of Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
According to Fox 29, the suspects are in custody and awaiting charges after Scanlon’s SUV was discovered near a Delaware mall on Wednesday night.
Scanlon was “physically unharmed” from the incident, according to a statement from her spokesperson.
“She thanks the Philadelphia Police Department for their swift response, and appreciates the efforts of both the Sergeant at Arms in D.C. and her local police department for coordinating with Philly PD to ensure her continued safety,” the statement said.
Statement from the Office of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon on today's incident: pic.twitter.com/fomScnWUXo
— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@RepMGS) December 22, 2021
According to WPVI, “Scanlon was walking to her parked vehicle and was approached by two men driving a dark-colored SUV.”
“Both men, who were armed, demanded the keys to her vehicle, police say,” WPVI continued. “They took off with her blue 2017 Acura MDX with license plate LKG-8893.”
In response to the crime, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released a statement saying he was “appalled.”
“I’m appalled to learn of this violent crime that was perpetrated against my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon,” Kenney wrote on Twitter. “My thoughts are with her during what I’m sure is a traumatic time.”
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city, and sadly that hasn’t always been the case this year,” Kenney added. “It’s disheartening and infuriating that criminals feel emboldened to commit such a reckless crime in the middle of the day in what should be a place of peace — one of our city’s parks.”
