LMPD Robbery Lieutenant Aleasha Rhudy stated whereas they proceed attempting to arrest suspects, it is up to everybody to pay attention to their environment.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As carjackings proceed to rise in Louisville, Louisville Metro Police gave recommendation whereas asserting two main arrests Wednesday.
The pair are concerned in 5 native circumstances, together with one the place the lads pulled a gun on a 12-year-old boy.
Plus, early Wednesday morning, a Lyft driver was additionally carjacked. LMPD stated officers are investigating.
WHAS11 spoke to one driver who stated it’s essential to keep vigilant.
“You simply gotta actually watch what you do regardless that you’ll be able to’t management what different folks do,” Keith Jones stated; he’s been a ride-share driver for six and a half years.
He stated he’s been taking an on-and-off break from Uber and Lyft for a couple of 12 months. In half, as a result of he needs to hold the miles low on his new automotive. But additionally, due to the elevated fee of carjacking.
“My daughter actually had asked me to stop doing it,” Jones said. “I think she was afraid.”
The recent carjacking of the Lyft driver additionally weighs on his thoughts.
In a press release, Lyft stated: “Safety is prime to Lyft, and the incident described is unacceptable. We’ve reached out to the driver to supply our assist and have completely eliminated the rider account from the Lyft neighborhood. We stand prepared to help regulation enforcement with their investigation.”
LMPD Robbery Lieutenant Aleasha Rhudy stated whereas they proceed attempting to arrest suspects, it is up to everybody to pay attention to their environment.
For instance, not being distracted by your telephone whereas strolling to your automotive, and if you get there, not sitting idle.
LMPD stated it’s additionally essential to be a superb witness if you’re carjacked – attempt to bear in mind what the suspect was carrying and different essential markings.
Rhudy stated she lately interviewed a carjacking suspect who defined why he selected not to goal a would-be sufferer.
“We actually have video footage of the suspect following the would-be victim in the mall parking lot,” she said. “When we asked him ‘why did you turn away and decide not to?’ It’s because she got out with a purpose and made her way into the mall.”
As for rideshare drivers, Rhudy stated belief your intestine.
“Don’t put your self in a scenario the place you may get your self harm,” he stated.
Jones stated he plans to decide up extra hours this summer time however will not keep out as late.
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