NCJ Number
178060
Date Published
1998
Length
72 pages
Annotation
This 1997 annual report on carjacking in Maryland provides data on victims, offenders, weapons used, and other circumstances of the offense.
Abstract
In 1997 there were 626 carjackings in Maryland, a 26-percent decrease from the 847 carjackings reported in 1996. There were 689 victims; 1 was killed, and 18 other victims received serious injuries. The weapon most often used was the handgun, which was involved in 60.4 percent of the carjackings. Of the victims, 68.8 percent were males, and 66 percent were black. Of the 965 offenders, 94 percent were male, 3 percent female, and 3 percent unknown; 91 percent were black, 6 percent white, and 3 percent of other races or unknown. The ages of the offenders ranged from 13 to 72, with 57 percent being between 16 and 25 years old. Eight percent of the offenders were under the age of 18. The victim was most often parked when the carjacking occurred. The next most common circumstance was being stopped because of a traffic control device. Data are also provided on location, day of week, time of day, make of vehicle, clearances, and municipalities. Extensive tables and appended report form, accosting-situation details, and vehicle details