Overview
- Investigators say the episode, which unfolded Tuesday in Southwest Philadelphia, began around 2:13 p.m. with an attempted carjacking before a running utility truck was stolen and driven through Mitchell Elementary School’s playground.
- Police identified the suspect as Robert Littlepage, 18, of Douglasville, Georgia, and said he was arrested at the scene and taken to a hospital for evaluation before processing.
- Authorities said Littlepage is expected to face attempted carjacking, aggravated assault, reckless driving, and related charges.
- The School District of Philadelphia said the playground was empty at the time and no students were hurt.
- Crossing guard Jamele Ransom went viral after an on-camera interview in which he ate an ice cream cone and said he pulled a child to safety, a claim featured widely online but not confirmed by officials.