The Wrong Vehicle to Steal

Three men who carjacked a motorist putting air into his SUV’s tires late last night chose the wrong vehicle to steal, state police said today.

After fleeing with the victim’s SUV from the A-Plus Mini Mart in Claymont, the trio headed up the interstate when the vehicle promptly broke down just over the state line on northbound I-95 and the alleged carjackers needed help.

A Delaware state trooper came to their rescue about 11:30 p.m., minutes after the Isuzu Rodeo was stolen, and called for back-up, while he tried to keep the three suspects at bay, state police spokesman Cpl. Jeff Whitmarsh said.