Group allegedly committed armed carjacking in West Philadelphia, police say

FILE - File image of crime scene tape. (FOX TV Stations)

Police are searching for a group of males, allegedly responsible for an armed carjacking in West Philadelphia. 

The incident happened on Sunday at approximately 1:45 a.m. A 24-year-old male victim made the report to the 39th district, explaining that he was driving his 2016 black Kia Sorrento on the 4100 block of Chamounix Drive when a group of 5-6 males exited a white SUV and approached the driver's side of his vehicle. 

One of the offenders produced a silver handgun and then took the victim's vehicle before fleeing in an unknown direction,

At this time, no weapons have been recovered and no arrests were made. 

An investigation remains active and ongoing. 

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