Man Charged in Glastonbury Carjacking

A West Hartford man is accused of carjacking a victim who was trying to sell their vehicle on the website OfferUp.

Eighteen-year-old Dajour Hines was arrested Friday.

Glastonbury police said on Thursday the victim brought the vehicle to Spring Street in the area of Copper Drive in their city, meeting who they believed to be a potential buyer. Police said the suspect pulled a gun and ordered the victim out of the car.

Investigators found the car in West Hartford Friday.

Hines is charged with carjacking, first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, reckless endangerment and larceny. He was held on a $250,000 bail and is due in court Monday.

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