Homeless man tries to steal Secret Service car

WASHINGTON – A homeless man made a bold move on Friday afternoon when he tried to steal a car near the Sidwell Friends School on Wisconsin Avenue.

It wasn’t just any car. It belonged to the Secret Service.

Authorities say around 2:30 p.m. today, the man jumped into the car and tried to drive it away.

He was arrested immediately and charged with carjacking.

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