The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking which took place at The Siena Hotel early Saturday morning.

Police say they responded to initial reports of the carjacking at around 2:25 a.m. Investigators reportedly determined three men stole a vehicle outside the hotel, located at 1505 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, from two people at gunpoint. The stolen vehicle was located and recovered in Durham about two hours later.

No injuries were reported from the carjacking, and Siena Hotel leadership told Chapelboro the victims are not hotel guests.

Police say they are working to identify the suspects and are looking into any possible connections with an armed robbery which took place in the area of Old Chapel Hill Road late Thursday night. That incident also involved three unidentified men.

Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to call 911 or to contact the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit their website. Information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

 

Featured image via Chapel Hill Police Department

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees, and you can directly support our efforts in local journalism here. Want more of what you see on Chapelboro? Let us bring free local news and community information to you by signing up for our newsletter.

Related Stories
‹
Illegal Alcohol Sales Trending Downward in Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill Police Department conducted an operation over the weekend to identify and cite local businesses with the propensity to sell alcoholic beverages to minors. According to Capt. Joshua Mecimore, the public information officer of the department, actual minors were used in the operation to see if spirits could be purchased illegally. “What we […]
Alleged Drunk Driver with Cocaine in Stolen Vehicle Arrested in Chapel Hill
A car chase in Chapel Hill on January 14 led to a felony arrest of a Virginia resident and the seizure of nearly half a gram of cocaine by law enforcement officers. According to Capt. Joshua Mecimore, a public affairs officer with the Chapel Police Department, the chase started when emergency dispatchers were notified of […]
Bicyclist Injured By Driver Along NC Highway 54 in Chapel Hill
A driver struck and injured a bicyclist on N.C. Highway 54 on Thursday evening. Police later cited them for a failure to reduce speed.
UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police Safely Locate Missing Teen
The Chapel Hill Police Department shared in a release Monday morning that it is searching for a missing 14-year-old.
After Chapel Hill Fire Investigation, Report Reveals Siena Hotel Fire Details
The Chapel Hill Fire Department recently provided additional insight into the August fire at the Siena Hotel via a detailed incident report.
UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police Say 14-Year-Old Safely Located
Chapel Hill Police said in a release Thursday that it is searching for a missing 14-year-old, and asked for the community's help.
Chapel Hill Police Seek Missing Teen, 15, Last Seen Monday
Chapel Hill Police are seeking your help as they search for 15-year-old Dyani Grant, last seen Monday near Chapel Hill High School.
Local Holistic Crisis Response Team Expands Service Into Carrboro
After a year of operating in Chapel Hill, the Crisis Assistance, Response, and Engagement (CARE) team is now expanding to include Carrboro as well. The crew is hiring another social worker and adding staff for a second mobile unit, which will also allow for longer operating hours.  The CARE team, which is […]
Chapel Hill Police: Missing Pair of Teenagers Located, Reported Safe on Tuesday
UPDATE: An alert from Chapel Hill Police at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday said both Sanyah Whitaker and Crystal Foster were located and are safe.
Chapel Hill Police Investigating Armed Carjacking on East Franklin Street
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking which took place at The Siena Hotel early Saturday morning. Police say they responded to initial reports of the carjacking at around 2:25 a.m. Investigators reportedly determined three men stole a vehicle outside the hotel, located at 1505 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, […]
›