DC mayor lays the blame on victims of auto theft: doesn't mention dead victim

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shared a video on "preventing auto thefts" but failed to mention the most recent victim that became the catalyst of the problem. Specifically, Mohammad Anwar, a 66-year-old Uber Eats driver.

Anwar died a few days ago after two teenage girls allegedly tasered him in order to steal his vehicle. The car crashed and he died from injuries sustained in the incident.

The suspects, who police say are ages 13 and 15, have been charged with murder in the death of Anwar.

The girls got into Anwar’s car around 4:30 p.m. at the Navy Yard Metro Station as he was making deliveries, Leo said.

"Auto theft is a crime of opportunity. Follow these steps to reduce the risk of your vehicle becoming a target. Remember the motto, #ProtectYourAuto," a tone-deaf Bowser wrote on Twitter Sunday.

She received immediate backlash.

You can see Bowser's video here. The music is catchy and as serious as a box of puppies.

Another posted:

And this one:

The girls fought Anwar for his car then leaving him dead after he was thrown from the vehicle when it wrecked.

One of the girls told D.C. police that they had set out with a stun gun to steal a car on Tuesday, according to court testimony from homicide unit Detective Chad Leo. Due to their age, their identities have not been released.

Mohammad Anwar

Anwar was of Pakistani descent.

National Guard troops who happened to be in the area pulled the two girls from the wrecked car. The teens are each charged with felony murder and armed carjacking and are being held in custody pending their next court date on March 31.

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