PHILADELPHIA - There have been over 750 carjackings in Philadelphia through the first seven months of the year, according to data obtained by FOX 29 from a law enforcement source.The report found that of the 758 total carjackings in Philadelphia between the start of 2022 and July 31, more than 500 involved a gun and over 500 happened when the victim's vehicle was parked.
More than 90 delivery drivers have been carjacked in Philadelphia so far this year, and over 30 ride share drivers have been victims.
Carjackings that happened while the vehicle was stopped occurred more than 50 times, according to the data first reported by FOX 29's Steve Keeley.
Thefts that happened at a gas station, when the vehicle was left running or during an accident combined to account for nearly 60 carjackings.