Carjacking Targets Women at Brooklyn Lowe's Parking Lot

Suspects stole Toyota Corolla and $900 in merchandise, fleeing in stolen car and separate vehicle.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A harsh flash illuminates a key fob, a stark reminder of the brazen carjacking that shook a Brooklyn community.Brooklyn Today

New York City police are searching for four men who carjacked a 2004 Toyota Corolla from two women, a 72-year-old using a walker and a 48-year-old, in the parking lot of a Brooklyn Lowe's store on Wednesday afternoon. During the theft, the suspects struck both victims, knocking the 48-year-old to the ground, before fleeing the scene in the stolen car and a separate black Nissan.

Why it matters

Carjackings in high-traffic commercial areas can increase community anxiety about public safety, especially when vulnerable individuals are targeted. This incident highlights the need to improve security measures and support for at-risk citizens in parking lots and other public spaces.

The details

Police report that around 4:23 p.m., the four suspects, estimated to be between 18 and 20 years old, approached the two women as they were loading merchandise into their Toyota Corolla in the Lowe's parking lot. One of the men jumped into the driver's seat and began to drive away, striking both victims in the process. Three suspects fled in the stolen Corolla, while a fourth escaped in a black Nissan. In addition to the vehicle, the group stole approximately $900 worth of merchandise.

  • The incident took place around 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2026.

The players

New York City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the carjacking incident.

72-year-old woman

One of the victims who was using a walker when the carjacking occurred.

48-year-old woman

The second victim who was knocked to the ground during the theft.

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What’s next

No arrests have been made thus far, but police have released surveillance photos of the suspects in an effort to identify the group. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers, as further leads could potentially emerge from tips that may assist in locating the stolen Corolla and the black Nissan.

The takeaway

This carjacking incident highlights the need for improved security measures and support for vulnerable citizens in public parking areas to address community concerns about safety and prevent similar crimes from occurring.