Carjacking is an illegal act of taking control of a vehicle from its rightful owner by force or the threat of force. It is a form of violent car theft, in which the perpetrator not only steals the vehicle but also uses it as a weapon or tool to commit other crimes. There are several types of carjacking, including strong-arm carjacking, high-risk carjacking, carjacking by ambush, and carjacking with a weapon. Strong-arm carjacking involves the perpetrator physically overpowering the owner and taking their vehicle. High-risk carjacking involves the perpetrator using a weapon or a threat of violence to take the vehicle. Carjacking by ambush involves the perpetrator lying in wait and surprising the unsuspecting owner before taking the vehicle. Carjacking with a weapon involves the perpetrator using a weapon to threaten the owner into giving up their vehicle.