Detroit authorities are on a manhunt for an armed suspect who robbed a rideshare driver on East 8 Mile Road earlier this month, as per statements by Detroit police, the incident took place around 4 p.m. on September 7, after the driver, a 42-year-old man, dropped off the passenger at his requested location; immediately thereafter, the suspect brandished a firearm and demanded the driver’s wallet, money, cellphone, and car keys, a gray 2014 Honda Accord was stolen but has since been recovered as mentioned by Audacy.
The Detroit Police Department, as described by CBS News Detroit, is actively searching for the suspect who they've described as being in his 20s or 30s, between 6 feet 2 inches and 6 feet 4 inches tall with a slim build and distinctive tattoos on the neck and forearm; further details of his appearance were given by officials on Monday, noting he wore a red varsity jacket with a bulldog logo on the day of the crime, which was captured on images taken inside a nearby business.
DetroitRewards.tv has issued a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest; they ask that tipsters include case number 2409070234 with their information, fortunately, according to all sources, there were no physical injuries reported during the armed robbery that took place earlier in the month.
Witnesses or those with knowledge pertaining to the suspect are instructed to contact either the Detroit Police Department’s 11th Precinct at 313-596-1140 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-SPEAK-UP, as well one can also visit DetroitRewards.tv for secure online submissions.
