A Washington, D.C., woman finally gained possession of her stolen SUV after five months following a carjacking.

Michelle Terrell’s husband had been held at gunpoint by car thieves in November 2023 when they stole the family’s SUV in Northwest Washington, and it took two months for police to recover the vehicle.

The vehicle was impounded, and notices of fees to pay for the SUV went to an old address. When she discovered where the vehicle was located, she found out that she had numerous impounding fees to pay for the car.

In order to get her car back, she was asked to pay $1,470 in fees.

“I think it is really unfair if you already became a victim to have to come out of your pocket or have to struggle to figure it out,” she said.

Terrell called local television news station 7 News, in addition to the Washington Department of Motor Vehicles. In collaboration with 7 News, the DMV, and the D.C. Metropolitan Police, she began to get help in getting her car back.

On Friday, the police helped her with getting the vehicle after five months of being impounded following the carjacking. Terrell said the police helped her with the fees and repairs to the car.

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“It’s been rough for my family,” Terrell said. “It’s been rough on me, and to finally see something good happening, it’s like I can’t give up. God is working his wonders. He’s working his miracles.”

The violent carjackings in Washington have created a burden on victims, as commuting to work and school has become more challenging. Government officials recommend carjacking victims update their address with the DMV and to file a police report in order to avoid fees for an impounded car.