NEW DETAILS: Armed carjacker arrested after chase, crash in Savannah

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department has arrested 41-year-old Donald Palmer Jr. in connection with a carjacking in the 1300 block of West Bay St. (Nancy’s Seafood) on Monday, December 22, 2025.

In a media release, the SPD says officers initially responded to the scene at 4:40 p.m. on reports of a business being robbed. Upon arrival, contact was made with an adult female victim, who told the police a man had pointed a gun at her and taken her vehicle.

Officers then searched the surrounding area and located the stolen vehicle driving north on Bullock St. across West Victory Dr.

SPD says they then followed the vehicle’s path of travel and located the vehicle disabled at W. 38th St. and Bullock St. after it struck a curb.

Palmer was then apprehended after a brief foot chase. A weapon was also recovered.

Palmer has been charged with hijacking of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault, and interference with government property.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers, 912-234-2020, or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD mobile app.