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

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE] Donald Alexander Palmer was indicted by a grand jury for the following charges in relation to a car jacking and attempted robbery at Nancy’s Seafood:

• Armed robbery 
• Hijacking motor vehicle 
• Aggravated assault 
• Interference with gov. property 
• Obstruction officer 
• Possession firearm by convicted felon 

[ORIGINAL STORY] 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. Court records indicate Palmer is a registered sex offender and was out on bond. He was released on bond on December 17, 2025, less than a full week before this arrest.

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