Houston gas station carjacking caught on video
Three suspects in a suspected robbery and carjacking at a Texas gas station were caught on video approaching the victim, stealing his belongings, and then driving away. The incident unfolded in late October when “three unidentified males with handguns” approached the victim in the 7500 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard. According to the Houston […]
Carjacking is on the rise; here’s how you can protect yourself
The carjacking is rising — and they are no longer limited to specific cities or neighborhoods. gas stations, parking lots, and even Dunkin donuts drive thru — it can happen anywhere. Whether you've just arrived somewhere or are about to leave, don't stay in your car and check your phone (something we all tend to […]
Connecticut man accused of punching pregnant woman in carjacking attempt at Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru
A Connecticut man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a pregnant woman who tried to steal her car. East Haven Police released a statement Wednesday after receiving a report of an attempted carjacking at a Dunkin Donuts drive-thru. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1, when William Rodriguez, 28, pulled into […]
Connecticut man punches pregnant woman in violent carjacking attempt at Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru
A Connecticut man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a pregnant woman who tried to steal her car. East Haven Police released a statement Wednesday after receiving a report of an attempted carjacking at a Dunkin Donuts drive-thru. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1, when William Rodriguez, 28, pulled into […]
Connecticut creep pummels pregnant woman in Dunkin’ drive-thru during attempted carjacking
A Connecticut man punched a pregnant woman in a Dunkin' drive-thru and tried to steal her car Tuesday night, but was stopped by brave employees, police said. Police said William Rodriguez, 28, parked in front of a woman's car in East Haven around 7:45 p.m., then barged into the unsuspecting woman's passenger door and grabbed […]
90-year-old Navy veteran fatally shot, run over during carjacking in retirement home parking lot, police say
A 90-year-old Navy veteran was shot and run over to death during a carjacking outside a Houston nursing home over the weekend, police said. He told KTRK-TV. The victim was identified as Nelson Beckett, the station reported. “I think people in the neighborhood would be safer if the police were there to patrol, and not […]
90-Year-Old Navy Veteran Killed in Brazen Daylight Carjacking in Texas
On Saturday, a 90-year-old Houston Navy veteran was shot and killed in front of his apartment by an unknown assailant, who then stole his car and ran him over. Police say they have not yet found the assailant, but found the man's car abandoned at another apartment building a few miles away. A search is […]
Veteran Nelson Becket killed during carjacking in Houston: police
A 90-year-old military veteran was shot and then run over and killed by his own vehicle during a violent carjacking outside a Houston nursing home over the weekend, police said. According to reports, Houston police said Nelson Beckett, a grandfather of five, was in the parking lot of Lone Star Living assisted living facility around […]
‘Put Up A Good Fight’: 90-Year-Old WWII Vet Fatally Shot, Run Over During Suspected Carjacking
A 90-year-old military veteran was shot and killed during a suspected carjacking outside a Houston senior living facility on Saturday, KPRC 2 reports. Witnesses said the suspect allegedly began arguing with the veteran before gunshots were heard. KPRC2. After shooting and killing the veteran, who witnesses referred to as “Mr. Nelson,” the suspect allegedly ran […]
Seattle plumber grabs bat in attempt to stop carjacking suspect accused of killing 80-year-old dog walker
Seattle police detectives are searching for a suspect who stole the car of an 80-year-old woman who was walking her dog Tuesday morning, dragged her, then ran her over with her vehicle. Just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, police were dispatched to a report of a carjacking in a Seattle neighborhood. When officers […]