Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked in Philadelphia's FDR Park

[Jose Garcia]

Source: WPVI

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon was the victim of a carjacking in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

Police say it happened around 2:45 p.m. on the 1900 block of Pattison Avenue in FDR Park after a tour including members of Congress.

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.


Read more: https://6abc.com/mary-gay-scanlon-carjacked-congresswoman-carjacking-philadelphia-fdr-park/11372337/

[BootinUp]

1. Give the thugs the keys

Then report every detail you can remember to the police.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. I got a Philly Inquirer alert on this

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked and robbed in South Philly after touring FDR Park


by Max Marin and Chris Palmer
Updated 44 minutes ago

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked and robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon shortly after finishing a meeting at FDR Park, her office and police officials confirmed. She was not injured. Scanlon and other elected officials met to discuss constituent concerns around ongoing development plans for FDR Park, a sprawling and heavily used green space at the southern edge of the city. It’s blocks away from the sports complex where the Eagles, Sixers, Flyer and Phillies play.

The congressional lawmaker, whose district represents parts of South Philadelphia and Delaware County, was accompanied by another member of her staff, but the two drove separately, according to office spokesperson Lauren Cox. Around 2:45 p.m., Scanlon was walking alone back to her car on the 1900 block of Pattison Avenue when she was approached by two armed men who demanded her car keys and personal belongings, according to Cox.

Scanlon handed over her belongings — including personal cell phone, federal government cell phone and personal ID — and the two men drove away in her 2017 Acura MDX. “She’s physically OK, but her vehicle and possessions are gone,” Cox told The Inquirer.

“[Scanlon] thanks the Philadelphia Police Department for their swift response, and appreciates the efforts of both the Sergeant at Arms in DC and her local police department for coordinating with Philly PD to ensure her continued safety.”

https://www.inquirer.com/crime/mary-gay-scanlon-carjacking-robbery-fdr-park-20211222.html

I'm sure they had no idea who she is and that the feds are gonna get 'em. They'll be locked up for a long time.

[pfitz59]

3. Cell phone tracking

will do the trick

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Yup

especially the government-issued phone.

[madville]

5. That's the second one in 24 hours

The Illinois State Senate Majority leader was carjacked in Chicago while in a car with her husband.

[maxrandb]

6. Hmm, two men in a black SUV...

I think the last 4 years broke something inside me. My first thought was PSYOP from our "friends" in the GQP, or Putins boys.

Were they wearing yellow kilts?

Did they SUV have an Oath Keeper sticker?

[jcmaine72]

7. Along with Sen Lightford's carjacking in Illinois...

...this crime demonstrates that anyone, including elected officials, can be victimized by crime at any time. It also goes without saying that we have a problem with guns and their availability in this culture, but that's a topic for another time.

I'm glad Congresswoman Scanlon wasn't hurt. She's been a strong advocate for sorely needed police reform the past couple of years. Hopefully there isn't more to this, or the Lightford story, than meets eye.

[rockfordfile]

8. Sounds like possible intended consequences

[BumRushDaShow]

9. And as an update - they got them (5 total found with her car down in Delaware)

Delaware State Police find US Rep. Scanlon's car, take 5 suspects into custody

69 News Dec 23, 2021 Updated 2 hrs ago


NEWARK, Del. – Delaware State Police say they have taken five suspects into custody after they were located inside the stolen vehicle belonging to U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA 5th District).

The 2017 blue Acura MDX was located at 2800 Fashion Center Blvd. in Newark at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday, police said. The suspects were taken to Delaware State Police Troop 2 for processing.

Two armed men, approximately 20-30 years of age, approached Scanlon Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia and demanded the keys to her vehicle, the Philadelphia Police Department reported.

(snip)

The investigation is ongoing and additional details will be released once they become available.

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/southeastern-pa/delaware-state-police-find-us-rep-scanlons-car-take-5-suspects-into-custody/article_3fea2c88-63b1-11ec-b321-a762bc5220b2.html

FBI will be taking the lead, not only because she was a federal elected official but the criminals crossed state lines.

[Calista241]

10. On a side note, I like her car. The Acura MDX is a pretty good mid size SUV.

She'll probably get rid of it if she gets it back, I certainly would, especially if it's involved in a police chase. But we don't normally learn what type of car lawmakers have, and I happen to like this one.