Scotia Police are investigating a carjacking.

Officers responded to the area of Bruce Street in the village at about 11 a.m. for a report of robbery. The victim told police that he was approached from behind and threatened with a handgun. The suspect then forcefully stole the vehicle.

The suspect then left heading toward Route 50 and North Ballston Avenue in Scotia, police said. The vehicle was located a short time later in Cambridge Manor.

Police believe that this was a random act.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact investigators at 518-374-3110, ext. 3267. People can also report suspicious activity to the dispatch center at 518-630-0911.