MIAMI (WSVN) - Police are investigating after a couple was carjacked at gun point outside of their Miami home.

Police received a call about an armed carjacking at 2700 S.W. 33rd Court, at around 6 a.m., Friday.

The couple told 7News they were getting home from work when they were ambushed at gunpoint and told to get down on the ground.

One of the victims, Naseem Zarasham, believes they may have been followed. “While I was walking inside, some guys just pulled up behind us with a gun, told [my boyfriend] to get on the ground and give him everything,” she said. “So he’s like OK. So he gave him his phone and wallet and then they got in the car and just took off. It was terrible.”

The couple’s grey Nissan Altima was found crashed into a fence along Northwest 18th Street and 19th Avenue, about eight miles north of their home.

A perimeter was set up along Northwest 18th Street, between 18th and 19th Avenue as police searched for the suspects.

The SWAT team and a chopper were called in to assist in the search.

“There was a short pursuit when vehicles finally were able to locate the victim’s stolen vehicle,” said Miami Police officer Kiara Delva.

Police later took two men into custody. However, both have since been released and police continue to search for the three subjects who are believed to be armed and dangerous.

Zarasham said her boyfriend is currently working with police to identify the suspects.

“They took everything, like all my work clothes, my uniform, my laptop, his phone, his wallet – everything,” said Zarasham, “so I don’t know what we’re going to do. It’s just crazy that this can happen at any time, anywhere really. I felt safe, but not anymore.”

The couple told 7 News the car is actually a rental, since their car is in the shop.

If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.

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