By: Erika Stanish/KDKA-TV
MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – The physique of a lady present in Monroeville Saturday afternoon has been recognized.
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In a Facebook submit shared by Pitcairn Police, police recognized the girl as Christi Spicuzza.
According to the submit, Spicuzza was final heard from by household on Thursday evening whereas she was on the job as an Uber driver.
Pitcairn Police mentioned they discovered Spicuzza’s automotive on 4th avenue in Pitcairn Saturday morning about one mile away from the place her physique was present in Monroeville on Rosecreek Drive.
According to police, the household mentioned Spacuzza’s purse was nonetheless in her automotive and an Uber digicam inside was lacking.
Allegheny County murder detectives at the moment are main the investigation and could possibly be seen canvassing the world the place her physique was discovered for a number of hours Saturday afternoon in search of and accumulating proof.
“It’s horrible that one of us has gone missing and we have no protection and now we’re worried are we going to be next?” Michelle Landsittle mentioned, a Pittsburgh Uber driver.
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KDKA talked to 2 native Uber drivers Saturday who mentioned they’re horrified by what occurred and consider extra security measures have to be in place with a purpose to preserve drivers secure.
“It scares me because we have no protection,” Jen Donatella mentioned, one other Uber driver.
Landsittle and Donatella mentioned as drivers for a rideshare firm, they’re required to get federal background checks and wish a clear driving file so their riders know they’re secure. They mentioned nothing is completed to guard drivers.
“If there was a barrier between me and them, so that they can’t reach us, it wouldn’t even be a concern. That person would have never gotten to Christi’s camera. They would have never gotten to Christi,” Donatella mentioned. “She deserved better and it’s time for things to change. This is not no longer okay.”
Police haven’t launched any info concerning a suspect or suspects.
Allegheny County Police are asking anybody with info to name the county tip line. Callers can stay nameless.
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