BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Police in Bridgeport continue to search for the suspect in a carjacking at the Meadowbrook Mall on Friday.
The suspect ordered the female victim out of the car in the parking lot of a department store and fled the scene. Sgt. C.B. Sayers says the car was recovered that night and is still being processed by evidence technicians.
Sayers provided a description and hopes someone may have seen something that can help them find the suspect.
“White male, wearing jeans, a gray T-shirt, a backpack with green straps, a dark blue hooded sweatshirt draped over the backpack and appeared scruffy.”
Sayers emphasizes that this is not a trend, but urges people to take precautions.
“Don’t be afraid to lock your doors if you’re sitting by yourself in a car, it’s always a good practice to keep your doors locked,” Sayers said,”Be aware of your surroundings and don’t hesitate to call 911 if you see a suspicious person, maybe someone is looking into car windows, you can make that call if something doesn’t feel right and the officers will be in the area.”
Information about this or any other crime can be left confidentially by calling 304-842-8260 or 304-626-4900.