An Uber driver was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday afternoon in Norwood, Massachusetts, according to police, who say two masked suspects got away.
The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. Norwood police tell NBC10 Boston an Uber driver in a Toyota RAV4 was called to the Windsor Gardens apartment complex. It’s unclear at this time if the suspects lured the driver there, and police aren’t saying how the suspects initially approached the driver.
The suspects held the victim at gunpoint and stole some personal belongings, in addition to his vehicle, according to police. Once the suspects took off in the man’s RAV4, the victim called 911 with someone else’s phone in the nearby apartments.
The buildings are very spread out, and the suspects hit a dead-end with no where to go due to the apartment complex layout.
A witness who spoke with NBC10 Boston says he noticed police chasing a car but didn’t initially see where it came to a stop. When it did, the suspects ended up getting away. The apartments are just steps away from a commuter rail stop, and there’s a wooded area behind it.
NBC10 Boston saw officers searching that area with a police dog.
People who live in the complex tell NBC10 Boston they’re concerned, especially those who use rideshare services regularly.
“I mean, I thought it was a safe thing to do but for something like this to happen, like you gotta be self aware, be on guard,” said Ralph Orion.
Addressing the suspects, Orion added, “Just cut it out you know? Life is already hard as it is.”
Police say the driver described the suspects as being 16 to 18 years old. They were wearing ski masks. One had light grey sweatpants on, while the other was in all black sweats.
There’s no indication the driver was physically injured. Further information was not immediately available.
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