Democratic Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight Wednesday afternoon in south Philadelphia's largest park following a business meeting.
The congresswoman was left unharmed, according to a statement provided to ABC News by her spokesperson, Lauren Cox.
"Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m., Congresswoman Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in FDR Park following a meeting at that location. The Congresswoman was physically unharmed," Cox said in a statement.
"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.
Five suspects were taken into custody in Newark, Delaware, at about 9 p.m., when they were found inside Scanlon's Acura MDX in a parking lot, Delaware State Police said. Their names were not released.
Scanlon, who was first elected to Congress in 2018, represents the 5th Congressional District in Pennsylvania, which includes parts of south Philadelphia.
Her spokesperson confirmed that Scanlon's personal belongings, including her personal and government-issued phones and identification, were stolen by the perpetrators.
Отсюда Депутатшу ограбили в Южной Филадельфии, откуда она избиралась. Естественно, демократка. Мне интересно, она поддерживала БЛМ и вот это вот всё и скажут ли нам публично, каков национальный состав преступников, который нельзя озвучивать? Гавнюков нашли практически моментально. Как никак на власть покусились, да сумели украсть электронные носители информации с государственными секретами. Думаю, таких даже БЛМ испугается своим воем защищать - могут ведь и защитников в Гуантаномо за пособничество. БЛМ БЛМом, а гебухе на это плевать.