A routine clothing pickup arranged online turned into a carjacking scare near Northwest Expressway and Rockwell, and Oklahoma City police want help finding the man they say jumped in and took off with the vehicle.
According to officials, the victim’s girlfriend and a young child were inside the car during the incident, but neither was hurt. Investigators say the family had set up an online meetup to buy clothing when an unknown man got into the vehicle and drove away.
Photos and case details
In a post shared by the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers released surveillance images connected to the case. They say the vehicle has been recovered, but the suspect is still unidentified.
The department lists the case number as 26-3469 and is asking anyone who recognizes the person in the photos to contact investigators. Police say they pushed the images out publicly to speed up the identification process while detectives continue reviewing video and following up on leads.
How to tip investigators
Anyone with information can call OKC Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300 or submit an anonymous tip online at OKC Crime Stoppers. The organization notes that tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward depending on the information provided.
According to the group’s guidance on its website, if a tip leads to charges or an arrest in a felony case, Crime Stoppers may pay up to $1,000.
Marketplace meetups and safety
Police and consumer-safety guides routinely stress that when people meet to buy or sell items from online marketplaces, they should pick public, well-lit spots and bring someone with them when possible. As outlined by Washington University in St. Louis in its information security guide, wrapping up transactions at police station “safe exchange” locations or busy retail areas can lower the risk of robbery during in-person meetups.
What investigators are asking
The department’s social media post urges anyone who recognizes the man in the released images or who has video of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers or the Oklahoma City Police Department and reference case 26-3469.
Investigators say the vehicle involved has been recovered, and the case remains active while detectives work through tips from the community.
