Lyft driver carjacked by 2 early morning riders: Akron police
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Akron Police Department detectives are searching for two suspects after a Lyft driver was reportedly robbed of their vehicle early Sunday morning.
Police were called to the area of 700 block of Garth Avenue for reports of a robbery around 3:15 a.m.
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Upon arrival, the spoke to a 32-year-old Lyft driver who said he picked up two male passengers on 25th Street SW, and then picked up two females along the way.
As they got closer to where they were supposed to be dropped off, one of the males reportedly took out a gun and told the driver to pull over and get out of the car. The two females were told to exit as well.
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The driver told police the two males then drove off with the Lyft driver's Honda Civic.
Detectives were able to track down the vehicle, but it was found abandoned on the 800 block of Kickapoo Avenue.
Those who may have information regarding the carjacking are asked to reach out to Akron detectives at 330-375-2490. Anonymous tips can be made to Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS
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