The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking public assistance in finding a man involved in an armed kidnapping that occurred on Sunday, officials said.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., MPD said the man was involved in a traffic collision in the 300 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. He then reportedly left the car and then entered another person's vehicle. He allegedly brandished a gun and demanded the person to drive.

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The victim complied with the man's demand and drove him around until he exited and fled the scene, MPD said.

The suspect was described as 28-30 years old, approximately 5’10” and weighing around 160-180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with light blue jeans, ski mask, and was carrying a green duffel bag according to MPD.

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Anyone with additional information or knowledge about the man's whereabouts is encouraged to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.