JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an attempted carjacking on East Bay Street Tuesday night.
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According to detectives, at around 7 p.m., officers responded to a call about an attempted robbery. They were able to quickly apprehend the suspect after he attempted carjack two victims with wire cutters.
Robbery and violent crime detectives reported to the scene and are conducting an ongoing investigation.
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Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call JSO at 904-630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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